Finding the Third Proportional to 193,016 and 430,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,016 and 430,312 is: 959,342.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,016 : 430,312 = 430,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,016/430,312 = 430,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,016x = 430,312 × 430,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,016x = 185,168,417,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,168,417,344/193,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,342.32
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