Finding the Third Proportional to 190,592 and 289,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,592 and 289,984 is: 441,208.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,592 : 289,984 = 289,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,592/289,984 = 289,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,592x = 289,984 × 289,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,592x = 84,090,720,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,090,720,256/190,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,208.03
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