Finding the Third Proportional to 193,470 and 298,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,470 and 298,950 is: 461,937.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,470 : 298,950 = 298,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,470/298,950 = 298,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,470x = 298,950 × 298,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,470x = 89,371,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,371,102,500/193,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,937.78
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