Finding the Third Proportional to 191,918 and 418,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,918 and 418,774 is: 913,784.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,918 : 418,774 = 418,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,918/418,774 = 418,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,918x = 418,774 × 418,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,918x = 175,371,663,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,371,663,076/191,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,784.34
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