Finding the Third Proportional to 190,686 and 412,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,686 and 412,737 is: 893,363.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,686 : 412,737 = 412,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,686/412,737 = 412,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,686x = 412,737 × 412,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,686x = 170,351,831,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,351,831,169/190,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,363.07
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