Finding the Third Proportional to 191,724 and 415,180.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,724 and 415,180.50 is: 899,078.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,724 : 415,180.50 = 415,180.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,724/415,180.50 = 415,180.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,724x = 415,180.50 × 415,180.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,724x = 172,374,847,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,374,847,580.25/191,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,078.09
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