Finding the Third Proportional to 190,880 and 431,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,880 and 431,252 is: 974,320.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,880 : 431,252 = 431,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,880/431,252 = 431,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,880x = 431,252 × 431,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,880x = 185,978,287,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,978,287,504/190,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,320.45
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