Finding the Third Proportional to 190,019 and 403,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,019 and 403,359 is: 856,222.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,019 : 403,359 = 403,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,019/403,359 = 403,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,019x = 403,359 × 403,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,019x = 162,698,482,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,698,482,881/190,019 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,222.18
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