Finding the Third Proportional to 193,558 and 416,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,558 and 416,779 is: 897,429.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,558 : 416,779 = 416,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,558/416,779 = 416,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,558x = 416,779 × 416,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,558x = 173,704,734,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,704,734,841/193,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,429.89
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