Finding the Third Proportional to 190,052 and 412,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,052 and 412,958 is: 897,303.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,052 : 412,958 = 412,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,052/412,958 = 412,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,052x = 412,958 × 412,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,052x = 170,534,309,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,534,309,764/190,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,303.42
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