Finding the Third Proportional to 190,982 and 416,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,982 and 416,200 is: 907,009.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,982 : 416,200 = 416,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,982/416,200 = 416,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,982x = 416,200 × 416,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,982x = 173,222,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,222,440,000/190,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,009.25
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