Finding the Third Proportional to 190,584 and 406,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,584 and 406,476 is: 866,928.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,584 : 406,476 = 406,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,584/406,476 = 406,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,584x = 406,476 × 406,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,584x = 165,222,738,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,222,738,576/190,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 866,928.70
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