Finding the Third Proportional to 190,640 and 418,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,640 and 418,624 is: 919,251.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,640 : 418,624 = 418,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,640/418,624 = 418,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,640x = 418,624 × 418,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,640x = 175,246,053,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,246,053,376/190,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,251.22
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