Finding the Third Proportional to 192,988 and 293,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,988 and 293,338 is: 445,868.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,988 : 293,338 = 293,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,988/293,338 = 293,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,988x = 293,338 × 293,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,988x = 86,047,182,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,047,182,244/192,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,868.04
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