Finding the Third Proportional to 190,939 and 411,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,939 and 411,464 is: 886,684.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,939 : 411,464 = 411,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,939/411,464 = 411,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,939x = 411,464 × 411,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,939x = 169,302,623,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,302,623,296/190,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,684.35
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