Finding the Third Proportional to 190,282 and 418,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,282 and 418,229 is: 919,243.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,282 : 418,229 = 418,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,282/418,229 = 418,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,282x = 418,229 × 418,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,282x = 174,915,496,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,915,496,441/190,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,243.53
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