Finding the Third Proportional to 193,282 and 272,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,282 and 272,184 is: 383,295.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,282 : 272,184 = 272,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,282/272,184 = 272,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,282x = 272,184 × 272,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,282x = 74,084,129,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,084,129,856/193,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,295.55
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