Finding the Third Proportional to 193,076 and 286,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,076 and 286,776 is: 425,948.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,076 : 286,776 = 286,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,076/286,776 = 286,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,076x = 286,776 × 286,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,076x = 82,240,474,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,240,474,176/193,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,948.72
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