Finding the Third Proportional to 193,890 and 291,040.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,890 and 291,040.50 is: 436,869.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,890 : 291,040.50 = 291,040.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,890/291,040.50 = 291,040.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,890x = 291,040.50 × 291,040.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,890x = 84,704,572,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,704,572,640.25/193,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,869.22
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