Finding the Third Proportional to 190,940 and 377,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,940 and 377,058 is: 744,593.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,940 : 377,058 = 377,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,940/377,058 = 377,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,940x = 377,058 × 377,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,940x = 142,172,735,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,172,735,364/190,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,593.77
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