Finding the Third Proportional to 190,729 and 233,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,729 and 233,375 is: 285,556.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,729 : 233,375 = 233,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,729/233,375 = 233,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,729x = 233,375 × 233,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,729x = 54,463,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,463,890,625/190,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,556.42
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