Finding the Third Proportional to 190,750 and 294,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,750 and 294,892 is: 455,891.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,750 : 294,892 = 294,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,750/294,892 = 294,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,750x = 294,892 × 294,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,750x = 86,961,291,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,961,291,664/190,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,891.44
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