Finding the Third Proportional to 193,757 and 295,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,757 and 295,658 is: 451,150.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,757 : 295,658 = 295,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,757/295,658 = 295,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,757x = 295,658 × 295,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,757x = 87,413,652,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,413,652,964/193,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,150.94
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