Finding the Third Proportional to 191,631 and 422,142
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,631 and 422,142 is: 929,932.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,631 : 422,142 = 422,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,631/422,142 = 422,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,631x = 422,142 × 422,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,631x = 178,203,868,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,203,868,164/191,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,932.36
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