Finding the Third Proportional to 190,946 and 377,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,946 and 377,070 is: 744,617.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,946 : 377,070 = 377,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,946/377,070 = 377,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,946x = 377,070 × 377,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,946x = 142,181,784,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,181,784,900/190,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,617.77
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