Finding the Third Proportional to 193,458 and 434,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,458 and 434,532 is: 976,015.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,458 : 434,532 = 434,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,458/434,532 = 434,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,458x = 434,532 × 434,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,458x = 188,818,059,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,818,059,024/193,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 976,015.77
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