Finding the Third Proportional to 82,038 and 193,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,038 and 193,159 is: 454,794.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,038 : 193,159 = 193,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,038/193,159 = 193,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,038x = 193,159 × 193,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,038x = 37,310,399,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,310,399,281/82,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,794.11
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