Finding the Third Proportional to 193,461 and 298,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,461 and 298,941 is: 461,931.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,461 : 298,941 = 298,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,461/298,941 = 298,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,461x = 298,941 × 298,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,461x = 89,365,721,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,365,721,481/193,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,931.46
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