Finding the Third Proportional to 193,368 and 298,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,368 and 298,802 is: 461,723.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,368 : 298,802 = 298,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,368/298,802 = 298,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,368x = 298,802 × 298,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,368x = 89,282,635,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,282,635,204/193,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,723.94
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