Finding the Third Proportional to 193,500 and 299,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,500 and 299,006 is: 462,039.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,500 : 299,006 = 299,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,500/299,006 = 299,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,500x = 299,006 × 299,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,500x = 89,404,588,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,404,588,036/193,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,039.21
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