Finding the Third Proportional to 193,734 and 290,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,734 and 290,799 is: 436,495.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,734 : 290,799 = 290,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,734/290,799 = 290,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,734x = 290,799 × 290,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,734x = 84,564,058,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,564,058,401/193,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,495.70
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