Finding the Third Proportional to 199,817 and 436,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,817 and 436,246 is: 952,424.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,817 : 436,246 = 436,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,817/436,246 = 436,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,817x = 436,246 × 436,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,817x = 190,310,572,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,310,572,516/199,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,424.33
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