Finding the Third Proportional to 191,214 and 420,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,214 and 420,174 is: 923,291.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,214 : 420,174 = 420,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,214/420,174 = 420,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,214x = 420,174 × 420,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,214x = 176,546,190,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,546,190,276/191,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923,291.13
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