Finding the Third Proportional to 190,963 and 420,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,963 and 420,060 is: 924,003.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,963 : 420,060 = 420,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,963/420,060 = 420,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,963x = 420,060 × 420,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,963x = 176,450,403,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,450,403,600/190,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,003.10
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