Finding the Third Proportional to 193,324 and 291,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,324 and 291,174 is: 438,550.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,324 : 291,174 = 291,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,324/291,174 = 291,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,324x = 291,174 × 291,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,324x = 84,782,298,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,782,298,276/193,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,550.30
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