Finding the Third Proportional to 193,528 and 293,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,528 and 293,209 is: 444,232.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,528 : 293,209 = 293,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,528/293,209 = 293,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,528x = 293,209 × 293,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,528x = 85,971,517,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,971,517,681/193,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,232.97
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