Finding the Third Proportional to 192,041 and 290,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,041 and 290,715 is: 440,089.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,041 : 290,715 = 290,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,041/290,715 = 290,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,041x = 290,715 × 290,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,041x = 84,515,211,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,515,211,225/192,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,089.41
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