Finding the Third Proportional to 190,642 and 418,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,642 and 418,628 is: 919,259.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,642 : 418,628 = 418,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,642/418,628 = 418,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,642x = 418,628 × 418,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,642x = 175,249,402,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,249,402,384/190,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,259.15
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