Finding the Third Proportional to 190,762 and 407,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,762 and 407,604 is: 870,933.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,762 : 407,604 = 407,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,762/407,604 = 407,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,762x = 407,604 × 407,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,762x = 166,141,020,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,141,020,816/190,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,933.52
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