Finding the Third Proportional to 196,075 and 276,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,075 and 276,112 is: 388,819.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,075 : 276,112 = 276,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,075/276,112 = 276,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,075x = 276,112 × 276,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,075x = 76,237,836,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,237,836,544/196,075 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,819.77
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