Finding the Third Proportional to 191,766 and 418,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,766 and 418,140 is: 911,741.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,766 : 418,140 = 418,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,766/418,140 = 418,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,766x = 418,140 × 418,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,766x = 174,841,059,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,841,059,600/191,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,741.70
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