Finding the Third Proportional to 191,042 and 391,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,042 and 391,660 is: 802,952.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,042 : 391,660 = 391,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,042/391,660 = 391,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,042x = 391,660 × 391,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,042x = 153,397,555,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,397,555,600/191,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,952.00
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