Finding the Third Proportional to 193,490 and 298,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,490 and 298,861 is: 461,615.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,490 : 298,861 = 298,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,490/298,861 = 298,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,490x = 298,861 × 298,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,490x = 89,317,897,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,317,897,321/193,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,615.06
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