Finding the Third Proportional to 190,986 and 415,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,986 and 415,956 is: 905,927.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,986 : 415,956 = 415,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,986/415,956 = 415,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,986x = 415,956 × 415,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,986x = 173,019,393,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,019,393,936/190,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,927.10
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