Finding the Third Proportional to 190,774 and 376,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,774 and 376,744 is: 744,000.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,774 : 376,744 = 376,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,774/376,744 = 376,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,774x = 376,744 × 376,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,774x = 141,936,041,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,936,041,536/190,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,000.97
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