Finding the Third Proportional to 191,412 and 293,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,412 and 293,814 is: 450,999.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,412 : 293,814 = 293,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,412/293,814 = 293,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,412x = 293,814 × 293,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,412x = 86,326,666,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,326,666,596/191,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,999.24
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