Finding the Third Proportional to 190,506 and 407,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,506 and 407,256 is: 870,615.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,506 : 407,256 = 407,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,506/407,256 = 407,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,506x = 407,256 × 407,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,506x = 165,857,449,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,857,449,536/190,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,615.36
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