Finding the Third Proportional to 193,494 and 298,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,494 and 298,992 is: 462,010.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,494 : 298,992 = 298,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,494/298,992 = 298,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,494x = 298,992 × 298,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,494x = 89,396,216,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,396,216,064/193,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,010.27
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