Finding the Third Proportional to 193,104 and 279,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,104 and 279,666 is: 405,030.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,104 : 279,666 = 279,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,104/279,666 = 279,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,104x = 279,666 × 279,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,104x = 78,213,071,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,213,071,556/193,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,030.82
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