Finding the Third Proportional to 191,007 and 290,884.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,007 and 290,884.50 is: 442,987.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,007 : 290,884.50 = 290,884.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,007/290,884.50 = 290,884.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,007x = 290,884.50 × 290,884.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,007x = 84,613,792,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,613,792,340.25/191,007 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,987.91
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