Finding the Third Proportional to 190,252 and 292,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,252 and 292,536 is: 449,810.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,252 : 292,536 = 292,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,252/292,536 = 292,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,252x = 292,536 × 292,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,252x = 85,577,311,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,577,311,296/190,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,810.31
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