Finding the Third Proportional to 190,338 and 423,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,338 and 423,231 is: 941,086.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,338 : 423,231 = 423,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,338/423,231 = 423,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,338x = 423,231 × 423,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,338x = 179,124,479,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,124,479,361/190,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,086.27
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