Finding the Third Proportional to 193,624 and 311,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,624 and 311,932 is: 502,528.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,624 : 311,932 = 311,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,624/311,932 = 311,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,624x = 311,932 × 311,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,624x = 97,301,572,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,301,572,624/193,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,528.47
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