Finding the Third Proportional to 190 and 302
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Solution
The third proportional to 190 and 302 is: 480.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190 : 302 = 302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190/302 = 302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190x = 302 × 302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190x = 91,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,204/190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480.02
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