Finding the Third Proportional to 190,921 and 377,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,921 and 377,024 is: 744,533.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,921 : 377,024 = 377,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,921/377,024 = 377,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,921x = 377,024 × 377,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,921x = 142,147,096,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,147,096,576/190,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,533.58
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