Finding the Third Proportional to 191,601 and 290,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,601 and 290,052 is: 439,090.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,601 : 290,052 = 290,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,601/290,052 = 290,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,601x = 290,052 × 290,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,601x = 84,130,162,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,130,162,704/191,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,090.42
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