Finding the Third Proportional to 193,758 and 290,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,758 and 290,829 is: 436,531.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,758 : 290,829 = 290,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,758/290,829 = 290,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,758x = 290,829 × 290,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,758x = 84,581,507,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,581,507,241/193,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,531.69
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