Finding the Third Proportional to 191,404 and 293,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,404 and 293,802 is: 450,981.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,404 : 293,802 = 293,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,404/293,802 = 293,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,404x = 293,802 × 293,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,404x = 86,319,615,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,319,615,204/191,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,981.25
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