Finding the Third Proportional to 191,360 and 420,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,360 and 420,736 is: 925,056.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,360 : 420,736 = 420,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,360/420,736 = 420,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,360x = 420,736 × 420,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,360x = 177,018,781,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,018,781,696/191,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,056.34
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