Finding the Third Proportional to 193,300 and 289,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,300 and 289,050 is: 432,229.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,300 : 289,050 = 289,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,300/289,050 = 289,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,300x = 289,050 × 289,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,300x = 83,549,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,549,902,500/193,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,229.19
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