Finding the Third Proportional to 193,561 and 455,461
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,561 and 455,461 is: 1,071,727.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,561 : 455,461 = 455,461 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,561/455,461 = 455,461/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,561x = 455,461 × 455,461 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,561x = 207,444,722,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,444,722,521/193,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,071,727.89
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