Finding the Third Proportional to 190,791 and 302,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,791 and 302,043 is: 478,167.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,791 : 302,043 = 302,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,791/302,043 = 302,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,791x = 302,043 × 302,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,791x = 91,229,973,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,229,973,849/190,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,167.07
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