Finding the Third Proportional to 191,736 and 290,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,736 and 290,286 is: 439,489.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,736 : 290,286 = 290,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,736/290,286 = 290,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,736x = 290,286 × 290,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,736x = 84,265,961,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,265,961,796/191,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,489.52
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