Finding the Third Proportional to 193,708 and 293,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,708 and 293,460 is: 444,580.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,708 : 293,460 = 293,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,708/293,460 = 293,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,708x = 293,460 × 293,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,708x = 86,118,771,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,118,771,600/193,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,580.36
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