Finding the Third Proportional to 190,773 and 406,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,773 and 406,881 is: 867,796.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,773 : 406,881 = 406,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,773/406,881 = 406,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,773x = 406,881 × 406,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,773x = 165,552,148,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,552,148,161/190,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,796.53
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