Finding the Third Proportional to 190,872 and 431,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,872 and 431,232 is: 974,270.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,872 : 431,232 = 431,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,872/431,232 = 431,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,872x = 431,232 × 431,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,872x = 185,961,037,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,961,037,824/190,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,270.91
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