Finding the Third Proportional to 190,952 and 418,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,952 and 418,597 is: 917,630.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,952 : 418,597 = 418,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,952/418,597 = 418,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,952x = 418,597 × 418,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,952x = 175,223,448,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,223,448,409/190,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 917,630.86
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