Finding the Third Proportional to 199,762 and 432,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,762 and 432,788 is: 937,643.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,762 : 432,788 = 432,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,762/432,788 = 432,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,762x = 432,788 × 432,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,762x = 187,305,452,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,305,452,944/199,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,643.06
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