Finding the Third Proportional to 193,294 and 272,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,294 and 272,202 is: 383,322.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,294 : 272,202 = 272,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,294/272,202 = 272,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,294x = 272,202 × 272,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,294x = 74,093,928,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,093,928,804/193,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,322.45
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