Finding the Third Proportional to 191,817 and 290,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,817 and 290,391 is: 439,621.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,817 : 290,391 = 290,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,817/290,391 = 290,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,817x = 290,391 × 290,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,817x = 84,326,932,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,326,932,881/191,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,621.79
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