Finding the Third Proportional to 193,488 and 298,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,488 and 298,976 is: 461,975.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,488 : 298,976 = 298,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,488/298,976 = 298,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,488x = 298,976 × 298,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,488x = 89,386,648,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,386,648,576/193,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,975.15
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