Finding the Third Proportional to 190,232 and 284,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,232 and 284,754 is: 426,241.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,232 : 284,754 = 284,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,232/284,754 = 284,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,232x = 284,754 × 284,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,232x = 81,084,840,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,084,840,516/190,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,241.85
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