Finding the Third Proportional to 191,475 and 409,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,475 and 409,014 is: 873,703.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,475 : 409,014 = 409,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,475/409,014 = 409,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,475x = 409,014 × 409,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,475x = 167,292,452,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,292,452,196/191,475 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,703.89
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