Finding the Third Proportional to 193,716 and 290,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,716 and 290,772 is: 436,455.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,716 : 290,772 = 290,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,716/290,772 = 290,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,716x = 290,772 × 290,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,716x = 84,548,355,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,548,355,984/193,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,455.20
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