Finding the Third Proportional to 190,206 and 290,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,206 and 290,385 is: 443,326.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,206 : 290,385 = 290,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,206/290,385 = 290,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,206x = 290,385 × 290,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,206x = 84,323,448,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,323,448,225/190,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,326.96
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