Finding the Third Proportional to 193,972 and 291,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,972 and 291,678 is: 438,599.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,972 : 291,678 = 291,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,972/291,678 = 291,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,972x = 291,678 × 291,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,972x = 85,076,055,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,076,055,684/193,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,599.67
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