Finding the Third Proportional to 190,706 and 250,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,706 and 250,779 is: 329,775.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,706 : 250,779 = 250,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,706/250,779 = 250,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,706x = 250,779 × 250,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,706x = 62,890,106,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,890,106,841/190,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,775.19
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