Finding the Third Proportional to 193,304 and 281,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,304 and 281,192 is: 409,039.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,304 : 281,192 = 281,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,304/281,192 = 281,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,304x = 281,192 × 281,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,304x = 79,068,940,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,068,940,864/193,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,039.34
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