Finding the Third Proportional to 190,922 and 259,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,922 and 259,167 is: 351,806.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,922 : 259,167 = 259,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,922/259,167 = 259,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,922x = 259,167 × 259,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,922x = 67,167,533,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,167,533,889/190,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,806.15
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