Finding the Third Proportional to 199,826 and 418,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,826 and 418,126 is: 874,907.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,826 : 418,126 = 418,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,826/418,126 = 418,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,826x = 418,126 × 418,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,826x = 174,829,351,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,829,351,876/199,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874,907.93
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