Finding the Third Proportional to 190,340 and 423,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,340 and 423,235 is: 941,094.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,340 : 423,235 = 423,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,340/423,235 = 423,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,340x = 423,235 × 423,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,340x = 179,127,865,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,127,865,225/190,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,094.17
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