Finding the Third Proportional to 190 and 264
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Solution
The third proportional to 190 and 264 is: 366.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190 : 264 = 264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190/264 = 264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190x = 264 × 264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190x = 69,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,696/190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366.82
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