Finding the Third Proportional to 190,730 and 258,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,730 and 258,739 is: 350,998.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,730 : 258,739 = 258,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,730/258,739 = 258,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,730x = 258,739 × 258,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,730x = 66,945,870,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,945,870,121/190,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,998.11
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