Finding the Third Proportional to 193,266 and 288,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,266 and 288,999 is: 432,152.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,266 : 288,999 = 288,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,266/288,999 = 288,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,266x = 288,999 × 288,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,266x = 83,520,422,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,520,422,001/193,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,152.69
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