Finding the Third Proportional to 193,071 and 298,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,071 and 298,949 is: 462,889.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,071 : 298,949 = 298,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,071/298,949 = 298,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,071x = 298,949 × 298,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,071x = 89,370,504,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,370,504,601/193,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,889.32
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