Finding the Third Proportional to 190,224 and 401,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,224 and 401,667 is: 848,138.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,224 : 401,667 = 401,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,224/401,667 = 401,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,224x = 401,667 × 401,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,224x = 161,336,378,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,336,378,889/190,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,138.93
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