Finding the Third Proportional to 191,366 and 273,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,366 and 273,928 is: 392,110.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,366 : 273,928 = 273,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,366/273,928 = 273,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,366x = 273,928 × 273,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,366x = 75,036,549,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,036,549,184/191,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,110.14
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