Finding the Third Proportional to 193,364 and 418,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,364 and 418,988 is: 907,878.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,364 : 418,988 = 418,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,364/418,988 = 418,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,364x = 418,988 × 418,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,364x = 175,550,944,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,550,944,144/193,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,878.12
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