Finding the Third Proportional to 190,152 and 385,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,152 and 385,572 is: 781,825.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,152 : 385,572 = 385,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,152/385,572 = 385,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,152x = 385,572 × 385,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,152x = 148,665,767,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,665,767,184/190,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,825.95
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