Finding the Third Proportional to 190,696 and 280,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,696 and 280,536 is: 412,701.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,696 : 280,536 = 280,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,696/280,536 = 280,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,696x = 280,536 × 280,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,696x = 78,700,447,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,700,447,296/190,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,701.09
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