Finding the Third Proportional to 190,784 and 414,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,784 and 414,371 is: 899,988.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,784 : 414,371 = 414,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,784/414,371 = 414,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,784x = 414,371 × 414,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,784x = 171,703,325,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,703,325,641/190,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,988.08
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