Finding the Third Proportional to 191,657 and 403,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,657 and 403,174 is: 848,125.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,657 : 403,174 = 403,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,657/403,174 = 403,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,657x = 403,174 × 403,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,657x = 162,549,274,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,549,274,276/191,657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,125.95
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