Finding the Third Proportional to 191,958 and 418,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,958 and 418,854 is: 913,943.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,958 : 418,854 = 418,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,958/418,854 = 418,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,958x = 418,854 × 418,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,958x = 175,438,673,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,438,673,316/191,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,943.02
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