Finding the Third Proportional to 190,908 and 431,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,908 and 431,322 is: 974,493.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,908 : 431,322 = 431,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,908/431,322 = 431,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,908x = 431,322 × 431,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,908x = 186,038,667,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,038,667,684/190,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,493.83
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