Finding the Third Proportional to 193,658 and 296,061
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,658 and 296,061 is: 452,612.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,658 : 296,061 = 296,061 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,658/296,061 = 296,061/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,658x = 296,061 × 296,061 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,658x = 87,652,115,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,652,115,721/193,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,612.93
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