Finding the Third Proportional to 193,489 and 293,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,489 and 293,154 is: 444,155.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,489 : 293,154 = 293,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,489/293,154 = 293,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,489x = 293,154 × 293,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,489x = 85,939,267,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,939,267,716/193,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,155.83
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