Finding the Third Proportional to 193,886 and 291,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,886 and 291,030 is: 436,846.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,886 : 291,030 = 291,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,886/291,030 = 291,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,886x = 291,030 × 291,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,886x = 84,698,460,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,698,460,900/193,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,846.71
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