Finding the Third Proportional to 193,484 and 298,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,484 and 298,982 is: 462,003.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,484 : 298,982 = 298,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,484/298,982 = 298,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,484x = 298,982 × 298,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,484x = 89,390,236,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,390,236,324/193,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,003.25
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