Finding the Third Proportional to 190,998 and 294,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,998 and 294,801 is: 455,018.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,998 : 294,801 = 294,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,998/294,801 = 294,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,998x = 294,801 × 294,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,998x = 86,907,629,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,907,629,601/190,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,018.53
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