Finding the Third Proportional to 199,803 and 418,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,803 and 418,076 is: 874,799.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,803 : 418,076 = 418,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,803/418,076 = 418,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,803x = 418,076 × 418,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,803x = 174,787,541,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,787,541,776/199,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874,799.39
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