Finding the Third Proportional to 193,212 and 295,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,212 and 295,581 is: 452,187.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,212 : 295,581 = 295,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,212/295,581 = 295,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,212x = 295,581 × 295,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,212x = 87,368,127,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,368,127,561/193,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,187.89
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