Finding the Third Proportional to 190,552 and 407,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,552 and 407,358 is: 870,841.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,552 : 407,358 = 407,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,552/407,358 = 407,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,552x = 407,358 × 407,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,552x = 165,940,540,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,940,540,164/190,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,841.24
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