Finding the Third Proportional to 199,946 and 430,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,946 and 430,996 is: 929,038.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,946 : 430,996 = 430,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,946/430,996 = 430,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,946x = 430,996 × 430,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,946x = 185,757,552,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,757,552,016/199,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,038.60
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