Finding the Third Proportional to 193,572 and 416,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,572 and 416,820 is: 897,541.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,572 : 416,820 = 416,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,572/416,820 = 416,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,572x = 416,820 × 416,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,572x = 173,738,912,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,738,912,400/193,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,541.55
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