Finding the Third Proportional to 191,000 and 418,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,000 and 418,724 is: 917,957.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,000 : 418,724 = 418,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,000/418,724 = 418,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,000x = 418,724 × 418,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,000x = 175,329,788,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,329,788,176/191,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 917,957.01
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