Finding the Third Proportional to 191,802 and 421,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,802 and 421,674 is: 927,044.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,802 : 421,674 = 421,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,802/421,674 = 421,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,802x = 421,674 × 421,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,802x = 177,808,962,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,808,962,276/191,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,044.36
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