Finding the Third Proportional to 191,870 and 411,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,870 and 411,932 is: 884,390.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,870 : 411,932 = 411,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,870/411,932 = 411,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,870x = 411,932 × 411,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,870x = 169,687,972,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,687,972,624/191,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,390.33
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