Finding the Third Proportional to 193,185 and 407,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,185 and 407,346 is: 858,921.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,185 : 407,346 = 407,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,185/407,346 = 407,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,185x = 407,346 × 407,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,185x = 165,930,763,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,930,763,716/193,185 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,921.57
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