Finding the Third Proportional to 191,742 and 290,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,742 and 290,295 is: 439,503.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,742 : 290,295 = 290,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,742/290,295 = 290,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,742x = 290,295 × 290,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,742x = 84,271,187,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,271,187,025/191,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,503.01
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