Finding the Third Proportional to 190,888 and 414,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,888 and 414,583 is: 900,418.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,888 : 414,583 = 414,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,888/414,583 = 414,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,888x = 414,583 × 414,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,888x = 171,879,063,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,879,063,889/190,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,418.38
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