Finding the Third Proportional to 193,914 and 289,686.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,914 and 289,686.38 is: 432,759.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,914 : 289,686.38 = 289,686.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,914/289,686.38 = 289,686.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,914x = 289,686.38 × 289,686.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,914x = 83,918,195,860.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,918,195,860.64/193,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,759.86
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