Finding the Third Proportional to 193,440 and 295,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,440 and 295,920 is: 452,691.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,440 : 295,920 = 295,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,440/295,920 = 295,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,440x = 295,920 × 295,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,440x = 87,568,646,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,568,646,400/193,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,691.51
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