Finding the Third Proportional to 190,645 and 376,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,645 and 376,502 is: 743,548.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,645 : 376,502 = 376,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,645/376,502 = 376,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,645x = 376,502 × 376,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,645x = 141,753,756,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,753,756,004/190,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,548.25
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