Finding the Third Proportional to 191,862 and 418,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,862 and 418,716 is: 913,797.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,862 : 418,716 = 418,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,862/418,716 = 418,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,862x = 418,716 × 418,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,862x = 175,323,088,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,323,088,656/191,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,797.88
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