Finding the Third Proportional to 193,536 and 299,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,536 and 299,052 is: 462,095.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,536 : 299,052 = 299,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,536/299,052 = 299,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,536x = 299,052 × 299,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,536x = 89,432,098,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,432,098,704/193,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,095.42
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