Finding the Third Proportional to 193,482 and 400,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,482 and 400,635 is: 829,577.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,482 : 400,635 = 400,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,482/400,635 = 400,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,482x = 400,635 × 400,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,482x = 160,508,403,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,508,403,225/193,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,577.96
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