Finding the Third Proportional to 193,402 and 295,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,402 and 295,660 is: 451,985.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,402 : 295,660 = 295,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,402/295,660 = 295,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,402x = 295,660 × 295,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,402x = 87,414,835,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,414,835,600/193,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,985.17
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