Finding the Third Proportional to 190,852 and 414,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,852 and 414,589 is: 900,614.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,852 : 414,589 = 414,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,852/414,589 = 414,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,852x = 414,589 × 414,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,852x = 171,884,038,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,884,038,921/190,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,614.29
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