Finding the Third Proportional to 193,906 and 289,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,906 and 289,693 is: 432,797.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,906 : 289,693 = 289,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,906/289,693 = 289,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,906x = 289,693 × 289,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,906x = 83,922,034,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,922,034,249/193,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,797.51
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