Finding the Third Proportional to 193,866 and 284,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,866 and 284,409 is: 417,239.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,866 : 284,409 = 284,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,866/284,409 = 284,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,866x = 284,409 × 284,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,866x = 80,888,479,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,888,479,281/193,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,239.12
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