Finding the Third Proportional to 193,504 and 426,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,504 and 426,256 is: 938,968.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,504 : 426,256 = 426,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,504/426,256 = 426,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,504x = 426,256 × 426,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,504x = 181,694,177,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,694,177,536/193,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,968.59
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