Finding the Third Proportional to 190,886 and 407,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,886 and 407,050 is: 868,003.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,886 : 407,050 = 407,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,886/407,050 = 407,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,886x = 407,050 × 407,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,886x = 165,689,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,689,702,500/190,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,003.43
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