Finding the Third Proportional to 190,608 and 418,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,608 and 418,080 is: 917,017.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,608 : 418,080 = 418,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,608/418,080 = 418,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,608x = 418,080 × 418,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,608x = 174,790,886,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,790,886,400/190,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 917,017.58
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