Finding the Third Proportional to 193,718 and 290,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,718 and 290,775 is: 436,459.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,718 : 290,775 = 290,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,718/290,775 = 290,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,718x = 290,775 × 290,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,718x = 84,550,100,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,550,100,625/193,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,459.70
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