Finding the Third Proportional to 193,588 and 290,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,588 and 290,382 is: 435,573
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,588 : 290,382 = 290,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,588/290,382 = 290,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,588x = 290,382 × 290,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,588x = 84,321,705,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,321,705,924/193,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,573
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