Finding the Third Proportional to 193,684 and 284,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,684 and 284,618 is: 418,245.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,684 : 284,618 = 284,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,684/284,618 = 284,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,684x = 284,618 × 284,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,684x = 81,007,405,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,007,405,924/193,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,245.21
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