Finding the Third Proportional to 190,464 and 413,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,464 and 413,736 is: 898,739.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,464 : 413,736 = 413,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,464/413,736 = 413,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,464x = 413,736 × 413,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,464x = 171,177,477,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,177,477,696/190,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,739.28
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