Finding the Third Proportional to 193,178 and 407,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,178 and 407,332 is: 858,893.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,178 : 407,332 = 407,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,178/407,332 = 407,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,178x = 407,332 × 407,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,178x = 165,919,358,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,919,358,224/193,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,893.65
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