Finding the Third Proportional to 190,738 and 418,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,738 and 418,820 is: 919,639.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,738 : 418,820 = 418,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,738/418,820 = 418,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,738x = 418,820 × 418,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,738x = 175,410,192,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,410,192,400/190,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,639.47
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