Finding the Third Proportional to 191,679 and 297,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,679 and 297,090 is: 460,470.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,679 : 297,090 = 297,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,679/297,090 = 297,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,679x = 297,090 × 297,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,679x = 88,262,468,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,262,468,100/191,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,470.20
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