Finding the Third Proportional to 193,322 and 291,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,322 and 291,171 is: 438,545.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,322 : 291,171 = 291,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,322/291,171 = 291,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,322x = 291,171 × 291,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,322x = 84,780,551,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,780,551,241/193,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,545.80
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