Finding the Third Proportional to 190,379 and 423,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,379 and 423,310 is: 941,234.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,379 : 423,310 = 423,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,379/423,310 = 423,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,379x = 423,310 × 423,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,379x = 179,191,356,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,191,356,100/190,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 941,234.88
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