Finding the Third Proportional to 190,641 and 397,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,641 and 397,072 is: 827,031.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,641 : 397,072 = 397,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,641/397,072 = 397,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,641x = 397,072 × 397,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,641x = 157,666,173,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,666,173,184/190,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,031.82
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