Finding the Third Proportional to 191,439 and 408,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,439 and 408,030 is: 869,668.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,439 : 408,030 = 408,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,439/408,030 = 408,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,439x = 408,030 × 408,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,439x = 166,488,480,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,488,480,900/191,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869,668.57
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