Finding the Third Proportional to 193,754 and 261,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,754 and 261,714 is: 353,511.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,754 : 261,714 = 261,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,754/261,714 = 261,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,754x = 261,714 × 261,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,754x = 68,494,217,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,494,217,796/193,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,511.25
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