Finding the Third Proportional to 193,068 and 298,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,068 and 298,944 is: 462,881.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,068 : 298,944 = 298,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,068/298,944 = 298,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,068x = 298,944 × 298,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,068x = 89,367,515,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,367,515,136/193,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,881.03
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