Finding the Third Proportional to 193,848 and 261,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,848 and 261,840 is: 353,680.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,848 : 261,840 = 261,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,848/261,840 = 261,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,848x = 261,840 × 261,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,848x = 68,560,185,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,560,185,600/193,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,680.13
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