Finding the Third Proportional to 190,730 and 295,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,730 and 295,491 is: 457,793.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,730 : 295,491 = 295,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,730/295,491 = 295,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,730x = 295,491 × 295,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,730x = 87,314,931,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,314,931,081/190,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,793.38
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