Finding the Third Proportional to 193,601 and 311,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,601 and 311,894 is: 502,465.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,601 : 311,894 = 311,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,601/311,894 = 311,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,601x = 311,894 × 311,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,601x = 97,277,867,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,277,867,236/193,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,465.73
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