Finding the Third Proportional to 193,370 and 298,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,370 and 298,800 is: 461,712.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,370 : 298,800 = 298,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,370/298,800 = 298,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,370x = 298,800 × 298,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,370x = 89,281,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,281,440,000/193,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,712.99
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