Finding the Third Proportional to 193,634 and 424,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,634 and 424,532 is: 930,763.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,634 : 424,532 = 424,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,634/424,532 = 424,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,634x = 424,532 × 424,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,634x = 180,227,419,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,227,419,024/193,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,763.29
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