Finding the Third Proportional to 193,114 and 282,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,114 and 282,758 is: 414,014.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,114 : 282,758 = 282,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,114/282,758 = 282,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,114x = 282,758 × 282,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,114x = 79,952,086,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,952,086,564/193,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,014.97
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