Finding the Third Proportional to 193,880 and 284,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,880 and 284,439 is: 417,297.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,880 : 284,439 = 284,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,880/284,439 = 284,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,880x = 284,439 × 284,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,880x = 80,905,544,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,905,544,721/193,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,297.01
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