Finding the Third Proportional to 199,821 and 418,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,821 and 418,116 is: 874,887.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,821 : 418,116 = 418,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,821/418,116 = 418,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,821x = 418,116 × 418,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,821x = 174,820,989,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,820,989,456/199,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874,887.97
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