Finding the Third Proportional to 191,684 and 415,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,684 and 415,948 is: 902,593.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,684 : 415,948 = 415,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,684/415,948 = 415,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,684x = 415,948 × 415,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,684x = 173,012,738,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,012,738,704/191,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,593.53
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