Finding the Third Proportional to 190,039.50 and 409,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,039.50 and 409,536 is: 882,551.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,039.50 : 409,536 = 409,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,039.50/409,536 = 409,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,039.50x = 409,536 × 409,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,039.50x = 167,719,735,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,719,735,296/190,039.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,551.97
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