Finding the Third Proportional to 191,880 and 268,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,880 and 268,392 is: 375,413.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,880 : 268,392 = 268,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,880/268,392 = 268,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,880x = 268,392 × 268,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,880x = 72,034,265,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,034,265,664/191,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,413.10
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