Finding the Third Proportional to 193,174 and 283,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,174 and 283,982 is: 417,477.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,174 : 283,982 = 283,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,174/283,982 = 283,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,174x = 283,982 × 283,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,174x = 80,645,776,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,645,776,324/193,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,477.38
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