Finding the Third Proportional to 190,910 and 431,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,910 and 431,324 is: 974,492.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,910 : 431,324 = 431,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,910/431,324 = 431,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,910x = 431,324 × 431,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,910x = 186,040,392,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,040,392,976/190,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974,492.66
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