Finding the Third Proportional to 193,012 and 298,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,012 and 298,267 is: 460,920.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,012 : 298,267 = 298,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,012/298,267 = 298,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,012x = 298,267 × 298,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,012x = 88,963,203,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,963,203,289/193,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,920.58
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