Finding the Third Proportional to 193,574 and 295,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,574 and 295,282 is: 450,429.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,574 : 295,282 = 295,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,574/295,282 = 295,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,574x = 295,282 × 295,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,574x = 87,191,459,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,191,459,524/193,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,429.60
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