Finding the Third Proportional to 193,115 and 282,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,115 and 282,759 is: 414,015.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,115 : 282,759 = 282,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,115/282,759 = 282,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,115x = 282,759 × 282,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,115x = 79,952,652,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,952,652,081/193,115 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,015.75
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