Finding the Third Proportional to 190,388 and 413,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,388 and 413,601 is: 898,511.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,388 : 413,601 = 413,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,388/413,601 = 413,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,388x = 413,601 × 413,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,388x = 171,065,787,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,065,787,201/190,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,511.39
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