Finding the Third Proportional to 193,082 and 286,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,082 and 286,614 is: 425,454.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,082 : 286,614 = 286,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,082/286,614 = 286,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,082x = 286,614 × 286,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,082x = 82,147,584,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,147,584,996/193,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,454.39
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