Finding the Third Proportional to 193,996 and 292,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,996 and 292,722 is: 441,690.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,996 : 292,722 = 292,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,996/292,722 = 292,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,996x = 292,722 × 292,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,996x = 85,686,169,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,686,169,284/193,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,690.39
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