Finding the Third Proportional to 191,614 and 395,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,614 and 395,529 is: 816,449.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,614 : 395,529 = 395,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,614/395,529 = 395,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,614x = 395,529 × 395,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,614x = 156,443,189,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,443,189,841/191,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,449.68
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