Finding the Third Proportional to 190,932 and 288,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,932 and 288,810 is: 436,863.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,932 : 288,810 = 288,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,932/288,810 = 288,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,932x = 288,810 × 288,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,932x = 83,411,216,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,411,216,100/190,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,863.47
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