Finding the Third Proportional to 190,968 and 377,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,968 and 377,112 is: 744,697.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,968 : 377,112 = 377,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,968/377,112 = 377,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,968x = 377,112 × 377,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,968x = 142,213,460,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,213,460,544/190,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,697.86
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