Finding the Third Proportional to 193,676 and 264,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,676 and 264,042 is: 359,973.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,676 : 264,042 = 264,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,676/264,042 = 264,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,676x = 264,042 × 264,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,676x = 69,718,177,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,718,177,764/193,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,973.24
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