Finding the Third Proportional to 190,740 and 280,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,740 and 280,264 is: 411,806.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,740 : 280,264 = 280,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,740/280,264 = 280,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,740x = 280,264 × 280,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,740x = 78,547,909,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,547,909,696/190,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,806.17
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