Finding the Third Proportional to 190,976 and 415,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,976 and 415,936 is: 905,887.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,976 : 415,936 = 415,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,976/415,936 = 415,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,976x = 415,936 × 415,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,976x = 173,002,756,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,002,756,096/190,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,887.42
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