Finding the Third Proportional to 190,640 and 376,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,640 and 376,496 is: 743,544.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,640 : 376,496 = 376,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,640/376,496 = 376,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,640x = 376,496 × 376,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,640x = 141,749,238,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,749,238,016/190,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,544.05
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