Finding the Third Proportional to 190,602 and 280,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,602 and 280,359 is: 412,383.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,602 : 280,359 = 280,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,602/280,359 = 280,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,602x = 280,359 × 280,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,602x = 78,601,168,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,601,168,881/190,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,383.76
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