Finding the Third Proportional to 193,449 and 426,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,449 and 426,126 is: 938,662.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,449 : 426,126 = 426,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,449/426,126 = 426,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,449x = 426,126 × 426,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,449x = 181,583,367,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,583,367,876/193,449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,662.74
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