Finding the Third Proportional to 190,820 and 280,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,820 and 280,394 is: 412,015.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,820 : 280,394 = 280,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,820/280,394 = 280,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,820x = 280,394 × 280,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,820x = 78,620,795,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,620,795,236/190,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,015.49
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