Finding the Third Proportional to 190,904 and 431,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,904 and 431,312 is: 974,469.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,904 : 431,312 = 431,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,904/431,312 = 431,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,904x = 431,312 × 431,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,904x = 186,030,041,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,030,041,344/190,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,469.06
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