Finding the Third Proportional to 193,738 and 290,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,738 and 290,806 is: 436,507.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,738 : 290,806 = 290,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,738/290,806 = 290,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,738x = 290,806 × 290,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,738x = 84,568,129,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,568,129,636/193,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,507.70
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