Finding the Third Proportional to 190,284 and 295,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,284 and 295,770 is: 459,733.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,284 : 295,770 = 295,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,284/295,770 = 295,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,284x = 295,770 × 295,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,284x = 87,479,892,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,479,892,900/190,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,733.31
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