Finding the Third Proportional to 199,918 and 425,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,918 and 425,726 is: 906,584.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,918 : 425,726 = 425,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,918/425,726 = 425,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,918x = 425,726 × 425,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,918x = 181,242,627,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,242,627,076/199,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,584.84
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