Finding the Third Proportional to 193,578 and 417,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,578 and 417,774 is: 901,626.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,578 : 417,774 = 417,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,578/417,774 = 417,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,578x = 417,774 × 417,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,578x = 174,535,115,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,535,115,076/193,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,626.81
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