Finding the Third Proportional to 190,863 and 302,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,863 and 302,175 is: 478,404.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,863 : 302,175 = 302,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,863/302,175 = 302,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,863x = 302,175 × 302,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,863x = 91,309,730,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,309,730,625/190,863 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,404.57
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