Finding the Third Proportional to 193,642 and 299,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,642 and 299,110 is: 462,021.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,642 : 299,110 = 299,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,642/299,110 = 299,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,642x = 299,110 × 299,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,642x = 89,466,792,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,466,792,100/193,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,021.63
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