Finding the Third Proportional to 199,971 and 433,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,971 and 433,149 is: 938,226.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,971 : 433,149 = 433,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,971/433,149 = 433,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,971x = 433,149 × 433,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,971x = 187,618,056,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,618,056,201/199,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,226.32
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