Finding the Third Proportional to 191,842 and 417,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,842 and 417,742 is: 909,646.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,842 : 417,742 = 417,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,842/417,742 = 417,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,842x = 417,742 × 417,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,842x = 174,508,378,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,508,378,564/191,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,646.37
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