Finding the Third Proportional to 199,914 and 425,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,914 and 425,718 is: 906,568.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,914 : 425,718 = 425,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,914/425,718 = 425,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,914x = 425,718 × 425,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,914x = 181,235,815,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,235,815,524/199,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,568.90
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