Finding the Third Proportional to 190,180 and 296,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,180 and 296,174 is: 461,242.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,180 : 296,174 = 296,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,180/296,174 = 296,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,180x = 296,174 × 296,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,180x = 87,719,038,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,719,038,276/190,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,242.18
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