Finding the Third Proportional to 190,720 and 413,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,720 and 413,568 is: 896,804.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,720 : 413,568 = 413,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,720/413,568 = 413,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,720x = 413,568 × 413,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,720x = 171,038,490,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,038,490,624/190,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,804.17
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