Finding the Third Proportional to 191,988 and 396,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,988 and 396,243 is: 817,803.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,988 : 396,243 = 396,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,988/396,243 = 396,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,988x = 396,243 × 396,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,988x = 157,008,515,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,008,515,049/191,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,803.80
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