Finding the Third Proportional to 193,782 and 283,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,782 and 283,005 is: 413,308.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,782 : 283,005 = 283,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,782/283,005 = 283,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,782x = 283,005 × 283,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,782x = 80,091,830,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,091,830,025/193,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,308.92
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