Finding the Third Proportional to 190,030 and 403,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,030 and 403,379 is: 856,257.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,030 : 403,379 = 403,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,030/403,379 = 403,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,030x = 403,379 × 403,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,030x = 162,714,617,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,714,617,641/190,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,257.53
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