Finding the Third Proportional to 190,183 and 296,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,183 and 296,180 is: 461,253.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,183 : 296,180 = 296,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,183/296,180 = 296,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,183x = 296,180 × 296,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,183x = 87,722,592,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,722,592,400/190,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,253.59
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