Finding the Third Proportional to 190,032 and 401,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,032 and 401,424 is: 847,968.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,032 : 401,424 = 401,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,032/401,424 = 401,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,032x = 401,424 × 401,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,032x = 161,141,227,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,141,227,776/190,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,968.91
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