Finding the Third Proportional to 190,540 and 418,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,540 and 418,448 is: 918,960.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,540 : 418,448 = 418,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,540/418,448 = 418,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,540x = 418,448 × 418,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,540x = 175,098,728,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,098,728,704/190,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,960.47
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