Finding the Third Proportional to 193,968 and 299,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,968 and 299,160 is: 461,399.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,968 : 299,160 = 299,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,968/299,160 = 299,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,968x = 299,160 × 299,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,968x = 89,496,705,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,496,705,600/193,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,399.33
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