Finding the Third Proportional to 191,702 and 403,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,702 and 403,234 is: 848,179.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,702 : 403,234 = 403,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,702/403,234 = 403,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,702x = 403,234 × 403,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,702x = 162,597,658,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,597,658,756/191,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,179.25
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