Finding the Third Proportional to 185,420 and 439,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,420 and 439,246 is: 1,040,540.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,420 : 439,246 = 439,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,420/439,246 = 439,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,420x = 439,246 × 439,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,420x = 192,937,048,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,937,048,516/185,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,040,540.66
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