Finding the Third Proportional to 190,038 and 401,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,038 and 401,532 is: 848,398.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,038 : 401,532 = 401,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,038/401,532 = 401,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,038x = 401,532 × 401,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,038x = 161,227,947,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,227,947,024/190,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,398.46
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