Finding the Third Proportional to 193,472 and 406,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,472 and 406,528 is: 854,206.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,472 : 406,528 = 406,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,472/406,528 = 406,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,472x = 406,528 × 406,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,472x = 165,265,014,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,265,014,784/193,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,206.37
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