Finding the Third Proportional to 191,528 and 407,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,528 and 407,264 is: 866,003.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,528 : 407,264 = 407,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,528/407,264 = 407,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,528x = 407,264 × 407,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,528x = 165,863,965,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,863,965,696/191,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 866,003.75
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