Finding the Third Proportional to 191,646 and 407,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,646 and 407,835 is: 867,899.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,646 : 407,835 = 407,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,646/407,835 = 407,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,646x = 407,835 × 407,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,646x = 166,329,387,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,329,387,225/191,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,899.08
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