Finding the Third Proportional to 193,176 and 423,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,176 and 423,258 is: 927,378.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,176 : 423,258 = 423,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,176/423,258 = 423,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,176x = 423,258 × 423,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,176x = 179,147,334,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,147,334,564/193,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,378.84
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