Finding the Third Proportional to 193,581 and 293,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,581 and 293,287 is: 444,347.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,581 : 293,287 = 293,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,581/293,287 = 293,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,581x = 293,287 × 293,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,581x = 86,017,264,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,017,264,369/193,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,347.66
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