Finding the Third Proportional to 193,728 and 290,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,728 and 290,790 is: 436,482.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,728 : 290,790 = 290,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,728/290,790 = 290,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,728x = 290,790 × 290,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,728x = 84,558,824,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,558,824,100/193,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,482.20
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