Finding the Third Proportional to 190,748 and 294,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,748 and 294,889 is: 455,886.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,748 : 294,889 = 294,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,748/294,889 = 294,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,748x = 294,889 × 294,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,748x = 86,959,522,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,959,522,321/190,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,886.94
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