Finding the Third Proportional to 191,206 and 420,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,206 and 420,138 is: 923,171.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,206 : 420,138 = 420,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,206/420,138 = 420,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,206x = 420,138 × 420,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,206x = 176,515,939,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,515,939,044/191,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923,171.55
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