Finding the Third Proportional to 191,541 and 416,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,541 and 416,589 is: 906,053.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,541 : 416,589 = 416,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,541/416,589 = 416,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,541x = 416,589 × 416,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,541x = 173,546,394,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,546,394,921/191,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,053.51
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