Finding the Third Proportional to 207,228 and 429,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,228 and 429,198 is: 888,928.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,228 : 429,198 = 429,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,228/429,198 = 429,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,228x = 429,198 × 429,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,228x = 184,210,923,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,210,923,204/207,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,928.73
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