Finding the Third Proportional to 190,036 and 412,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,036 and 412,927 is: 897,244.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,036 : 412,927 = 412,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,036/412,927 = 412,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,036x = 412,927 × 412,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,036x = 170,508,707,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,508,707,329/190,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,244.24
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