Finding the Third Proportional to 193,966 and 301,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,966 and 301,038 is: 467,215.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,966 : 301,038 = 301,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,966/301,038 = 301,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,966x = 301,038 × 301,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,966x = 90,623,877,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,623,877,444/193,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,215.27
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