Finding the Third Proportional to 190,480 and 418,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,480 and 418,341 is: 918,779.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,480 : 418,341 = 418,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,480/418,341 = 418,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,480x = 418,341 × 418,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,480x = 175,009,192,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,009,192,281/190,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,779.88
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