Finding the Third Proportional to 190,602 and 396,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,602 and 396,992 is: 826,867.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,602 : 396,992 = 396,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,602/396,992 = 396,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,602x = 396,992 × 396,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,602x = 157,602,648,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,602,648,064/190,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,867.76
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