Finding the Third Proportional to 193,584 and 290,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,584 and 290,376 is: 435,564
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,584 : 290,376 = 290,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,584/290,376 = 290,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,584x = 290,376 × 290,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,584x = 84,318,221,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,318,221,376/193,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,564
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