Finding the Third Proportional to 190,988 and 415,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,988 and 415,960 is: 905,935.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,988 : 415,960 = 415,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,988/415,960 = 415,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,988x = 415,960 × 415,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,988x = 173,022,721,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,022,721,600/190,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,935.04
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