Finding the Third Proportional to 190,098 and 284,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,098 and 284,576 is: 426,009.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,098 : 284,576 = 284,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,098/284,576 = 284,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,098x = 284,576 × 284,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,098x = 80,983,499,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,983,499,776/190,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,009.22
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