Finding the Third Proportional to 190,032 and 267,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,032 and 267,240 is: 375,816.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,032 : 267,240 = 267,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,032/267,240 = 267,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,032x = 267,240 × 267,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,032x = 71,417,217,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,417,217,600/190,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,816.80
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