Finding the Third Proportional to 193,700 and 290,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,700 and 290,540 is: 435,795.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,700 : 290,540 = 290,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,700/290,540 = 290,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,700x = 290,540 × 290,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,700x = 84,413,491,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,413,491,600/193,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,795.00
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