Finding the Third Proportional to 190,435 and 279,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,435 and 279,759 is: 410,980.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,435 : 279,759 = 279,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,435/279,759 = 279,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,435x = 279,759 × 279,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,435x = 78,265,098,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,265,098,081/190,435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,980.64
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