Finding the Third Proportional to 190,080 and 265,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,080 and 265,743 is: 371,524.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,080 : 265,743 = 265,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,080/265,743 = 265,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,080x = 265,743 × 265,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,080x = 70,619,342,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,619,342,049/190,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,524.32
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