Finding the Third Proportional to 193,285 and 392,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,285 and 392,009 is: 795,049.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,285 : 392,009 = 392,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,285/392,009 = 392,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,285x = 392,009 × 392,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,285x = 153,671,056,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,671,056,081/193,285 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,049.05
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