Finding the Third Proportional to 192,990 and 418,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,990 and 418,986 is: 909,628.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,990 : 418,986 = 418,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,990/418,986 = 418,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,990x = 418,986 × 418,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,990x = 175,549,268,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,549,268,196/192,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,628.83
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