Finding the Third Proportional to 193,744 and 259,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,744 and 259,848 is: 348,506.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,744 : 259,848 = 259,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,744/259,848 = 259,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,744x = 259,848 × 259,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,744x = 67,520,983,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,520,983,104/193,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,506.19
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