Finding the Third Proportional to 193,290 and 272,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,290 and 272,193 is: 383,305.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,290 : 272,193 = 272,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,290/272,193 = 272,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,290x = 272,193 × 272,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,290x = 74,089,029,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,089,029,249/193,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,305.03
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