Finding the Third Proportional to 191,241 and 420,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,241 and 420,228 is: 923,398.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,241 : 420,228 = 420,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,241/420,228 = 420,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,241x = 420,228 × 420,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,241x = 176,591,571,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,591,571,984/191,241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923,398.08
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