Finding the Third Proportional to 191,792 and 418,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,792 and 418,580 is: 913,537.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,792 : 418,580 = 418,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,792/418,580 = 418,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,792x = 418,580 × 418,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,792x = 175,209,216,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,209,216,400/191,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,537.67
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