Finding the Third Proportional to 191,358 and 417,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,358 and 417,681 is: 911,680.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,358 : 417,681 = 417,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,358/417,681 = 417,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,358x = 417,681 × 417,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,358x = 174,457,417,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,457,417,761/191,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,680.82
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