Finding the Third Proportional to 315,198 and 433,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,198 and 433,431 is: 596,014.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,198 : 433,431 = 433,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,198/433,431 = 433,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,198x = 433,431 × 433,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,198x = 187,862,431,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,862,431,761/315,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,014.03
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