Finding the Third Proportional to 191,740 and 290,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,740 and 290,292 is: 439,498.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,740 : 290,292 = 290,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,740/290,292 = 290,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,740x = 290,292 × 290,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,740x = 84,269,445,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,269,445,264/191,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,498.51
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