Finding the Third Proportional to 84,969 and 198,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,969 and 198,450 is: 463,491.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,969 : 198,450 = 198,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,969/198,450 = 198,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,969x = 198,450 × 198,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,969x = 39,382,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,382,402,500/84,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,491.42
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