Finding the Third Proportional to 193,576 and 284,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,576 and 284,651 is: 418,575.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,576 : 284,651 = 284,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,576/284,651 = 284,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,576x = 284,651 × 284,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,576x = 81,026,191,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,026,191,801/193,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,575.61
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