Finding the Third Proportional to 191,972.81 and 417,795.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,972.81 and 417,795.19 is: 909,258.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,972.81 : 417,795.19 = 417,795.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,972.81/417,795.19 = 417,795.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,972.81x = 417,795.19 × 417,795.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,972.81x = 174,552,818,698.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,552,818,698.16/191,972.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,258.02
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