Finding the Third Proportional to 193,156 and 298,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,156 and 298,482 is: 461,241.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,156 : 298,482 = 298,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,156/298,482 = 298,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,156x = 298,482 × 298,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,156x = 89,091,504,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,091,504,324/193,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,241.20
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