Finding the Third Proportional to 190,580 and 280,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,580 and 280,164 is: 411,857.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,580 : 280,164 = 280,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,580/280,164 = 280,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,580x = 280,164 × 280,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,580x = 78,491,866,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,491,866,896/190,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,857.84
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