Finding the Third Proportional to 81,342 and 190,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,342 and 190,035 is: 443,968.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,342 : 190,035 = 190,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,342/190,035 = 190,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,342x = 190,035 × 190,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,342x = 36,113,301,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,113,301,225/81,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,968.69
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