Finding the Third Proportional to 190,968.75 and 420,071.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,968.75 and 420,071.75 is: 924,026.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,968.75 : 420,071.75 = 420,071.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,968.75/420,071.75 = 420,071.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,968.75x = 420,071.75 × 420,071.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,968.75x = 176,460,275,148.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,460,275,148.06/190,968.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,026.97
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