Finding the Third Proportional to 190,492 and 407,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,492 and 407,226 is: 870,551.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,492 : 407,226 = 407,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,492/407,226 = 407,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,492x = 407,226 × 407,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,492x = 165,833,015,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,833,015,076/190,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,551.07
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