Finding the Third Proportional to 190,650 and 405,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,650 and 405,951 is: 864,391.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,650 : 405,951 = 405,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,650/405,951 = 405,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,650x = 405,951 × 405,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,650x = 164,796,214,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,796,214,401/190,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,391.37
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