Finding the Third Proportional to 190,648 and 406,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,648 and 406,616 is: 867,234.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,648 : 406,616 = 406,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,648/406,616 = 406,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,648x = 406,616 × 406,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,648x = 165,336,571,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,336,571,456/190,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,234.75
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