Finding the Third Proportional to 193,672 and 290,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,672 and 290,412 is: 435,474.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,672 : 290,412 = 290,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,672/290,412 = 290,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,672x = 290,412 × 290,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,672x = 84,339,129,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,339,129,744/193,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,474.05
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