Finding the Third Proportional to 190,056 and 412,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,056 and 412,971 is: 897,341.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,056 : 412,971 = 412,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,056/412,971 = 412,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,056x = 412,971 × 412,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,056x = 170,545,046,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,545,046,841/190,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,341.03
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