Finding the Third Proportional to 193,232 and 288,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,232 and 288,064 is: 429,436.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,232 : 288,064 = 288,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,232/288,064 = 288,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,232x = 288,064 × 288,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,232x = 82,980,868,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,980,868,096/193,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,436.47
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