Finding the Third Proportional to 193,312 and 425,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,312 and 425,872 is: 938,208.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,312 : 425,872 = 425,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,312/425,872 = 425,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,312x = 425,872 × 425,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,312x = 181,366,960,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,366,960,384/193,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,208.49
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