Finding the Third Proportional to 190,502 and 407,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,502 and 407,250 is: 870,607.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,502 : 407,250 = 407,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,502/407,250 = 407,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,502x = 407,250 × 407,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,502x = 165,852,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,852,562,500/190,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,607.99
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