Finding the Third Proportional to 193,544 and 293,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,544 and 293,240 is: 444,290.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,544 : 293,240 = 293,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,544/293,240 = 293,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,544x = 293,240 × 293,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,544x = 85,989,697,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,989,697,600/193,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,290.17
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