Finding the Third Proportional to 191,676 and 290,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,676 and 290,201 is: 439,369.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,676 : 290,201 = 290,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,676/290,201 = 290,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,676x = 290,201 × 290,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,676x = 84,216,620,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,216,620,401/191,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,369.67
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