Finding the Third Proportional to 190,460 and 413,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,460 and 413,688 is: 898,549.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,460 : 413,688 = 413,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,460/413,688 = 413,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,460x = 413,688 × 413,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,460x = 171,137,761,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,137,761,344/190,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,549.62
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