Finding the Third Proportional to 193,460 and 298,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,460 and 298,936 is: 461,918.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,460 : 298,936 = 298,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,460/298,936 = 298,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,460x = 298,936 × 298,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,460x = 89,362,732,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,362,732,096/193,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,918.39
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