Finding the Third Proportional to 193,491 and 298,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,491 and 298,863 is: 461,618.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,491 : 298,863 = 298,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,491/298,863 = 298,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,491x = 298,863 × 298,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,491x = 89,319,092,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,319,092,769/193,491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,618.85
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