Finding the Third Proportional to 193,552 and 299,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,552 and 299,072 is: 462,119.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,552 : 299,072 = 299,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,552/299,072 = 299,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,552x = 299,072 × 299,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,552x = 89,444,061,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,444,061,184/193,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,119.02
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