Finding the Third Proportional to 190,943 and 420,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,943 and 420,007 is: 923,866.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,943 : 420,007 = 420,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,943/420,007 = 420,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,943x = 420,007 × 420,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,943x = 176,405,880,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,405,880,049/190,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923,866.70
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