Finding the Third Proportional to 193,738 and 261,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,738 and 261,675 is: 353,435.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,738 : 261,675 = 261,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,738/261,675 = 261,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,738x = 261,675 × 261,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,738x = 68,473,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,473,805,625/193,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,435.08
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