Finding the Third Proportional to 190,600 and 267,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,600 and 267,755 is: 376,142.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,600 : 267,755 = 267,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,600/267,755 = 267,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,600x = 267,755 × 267,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,600x = 71,692,740,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,692,740,025/190,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,142.39
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