Finding the Third Proportional to 190,941 and 397,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,941 and 397,569 is: 827,800.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,941 : 397,569 = 397,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,941/397,569 = 397,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,941x = 397,569 × 397,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,941x = 158,061,109,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,061,109,761/190,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,800.79
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