Finding the Third Proportional to 191,040 and 267,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,040 and 267,240 is: 373,833.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,040 : 267,240 = 267,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,040/267,240 = 267,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,040x = 267,240 × 267,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,040x = 71,417,217,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,417,217,600/191,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,833.84
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