Finding the Third Proportional to 190,724 and 301,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,724 and 301,940 is: 478,008.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,724 : 301,940 = 301,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,724/301,940 = 301,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,724x = 301,940 × 301,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,724x = 91,167,763,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,167,763,600/190,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,008.87
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