Finding the Third Proportional to 190,170 and 265,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,170 and 265,854 is: 371,658.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,170 : 265,854 = 265,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,170/265,854 = 265,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,170x = 265,854 × 265,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,170x = 70,678,349,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,678,349,316/190,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,658.78
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