Finding the Third Proportional to 190,466 and 413,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,466 and 413,740 is: 898,747.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,466 : 413,740 = 413,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,466/413,740 = 413,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,466x = 413,740 × 413,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,466x = 171,180,787,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,180,787,600/190,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,747.22
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