Finding the Third Proportional to 190,903 and 376,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,903 and 376,984 is: 744,445.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,903 : 376,984 = 376,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,903/376,984 = 376,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,903x = 376,984 × 376,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,903x = 142,116,936,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,116,936,256/190,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,445.80
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