Finding the Third Proportional to 190,904 and 395,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,904 and 395,020 is: 817,378.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,904 : 395,020 = 395,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,904/395,020 = 395,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,904x = 395,020 × 395,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,904x = 156,040,800,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,040,800,400/190,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,378.37
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