Finding the Third Proportional to 193,279 and 391,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,279 and 391,750 is: 794,023.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,279 : 391,750 = 391,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,279/391,750 = 391,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,279x = 391,750 × 391,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,279x = 153,468,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,468,062,500/193,279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,023.47
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