Finding the Third Proportional to 193,260 and 289,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,260 and 289,001 is: 432,172.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,260 : 289,001 = 289,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,260/289,001 = 289,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,260x = 289,001 × 289,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,260x = 83,521,578,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,521,578,001/193,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,172.09
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