Finding the Third Proportional to 190,515 and 413,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,515 and 413,863 is: 899,050.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,515 : 413,863 = 413,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,515/413,863 = 413,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,515x = 413,863 × 413,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,515x = 171,282,582,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,282,582,769/190,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,050.38
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