Finding the Third Proportional to 190,534 and 407,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,534 and 407,312 is: 870,726.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,534 : 407,312 = 407,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,534/407,312 = 407,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,534x = 407,312 × 407,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,534x = 165,903,065,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,903,065,344/190,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,726.83
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