Finding the Third Proportional to 193,181 and 407,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,181 and 407,338 is: 858,905.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,181 : 407,338 = 407,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,181/407,338 = 407,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,181x = 407,338 × 407,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,181x = 165,924,246,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,924,246,244/193,181 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,905.62
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