Finding the Third Proportional to 193,582 and 424,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,582 and 424,556 is: 931,118.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,582 : 424,556 = 424,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,582/424,556 = 424,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,582x = 424,556 × 424,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,582x = 180,247,797,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,247,797,136/193,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,118.58
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