Finding the Third Proportional to 191,904 and 391,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,904 and 391,440 is: 798,447.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,904 : 391,440 = 391,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,904/391,440 = 391,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,904x = 391,440 × 391,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,904x = 153,225,273,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,225,273,600/191,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,447.52
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