Finding the Third Proportional to 190,109 and 240,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,109 and 240,694 is: 304,738.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,109 : 240,694 = 240,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,109/240,694 = 240,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,109x = 240,694 × 240,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,109x = 57,933,601,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,933,601,636/190,109 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,738.87
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