Finding the Third Proportional to 190,937 and 377,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,937 and 377,054 is: 744,589.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,937 : 377,054 = 377,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,937/377,054 = 377,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,937x = 377,054 × 377,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,937x = 142,169,718,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,169,718,916/190,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,589.68
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