Finding the Third Proportional to 190,598 and 267,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,598 and 267,752 is: 376,137.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,598 : 267,752 = 267,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,598/267,752 = 267,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,598x = 267,752 × 267,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,598x = 71,691,133,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,691,133,504/190,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,137.91
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