Finding the Third Proportional to 191,990 and 270,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,990 and 270,246 is: 380,399.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,990 : 270,246 = 270,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,990/270,246 = 270,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,990x = 270,246 × 270,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,990x = 73,032,900,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,032,900,516/191,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,399.50
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