Finding the Third Proportional to 193,306 and 281,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,306 and 281,195 is: 409,043.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,306 : 281,195 = 281,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,306/281,195 = 281,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,306x = 281,195 × 281,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,306x = 79,070,628,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,070,628,025/193,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,043.84
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