Finding the Third Proportional to 211,198 and 429,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,198 and 429,733 is: 874,394.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,198 : 429,733 = 429,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,198/429,733 = 429,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,198x = 429,733 × 429,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,198x = 184,670,451,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,670,451,289/211,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874,394.89
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