Finding the Third Proportional to 190,080 and 408,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,080 and 408,240 is: 876,788.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,080 : 408,240 = 408,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,080/408,240 = 408,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,080x = 408,240 × 408,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,080x = 166,659,897,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,659,897,600/190,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,788.18
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