Finding the Third Proportional to 193,032 and 290,965.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,032 and 290,965.50 is: 438,584.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,032 : 290,965.50 = 290,965.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,032/290,965.50 = 290,965.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,032x = 290,965.50 × 290,965.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,032x = 84,660,922,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,660,922,190.25/193,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,584.91
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