Finding the Third Proportional to 190,937 and 397,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,937 and 397,561 is: 827,784.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,937 : 397,561 = 397,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,937/397,561 = 397,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,937x = 397,561 × 397,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,937x = 158,054,748,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,054,748,721/190,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,784.81
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