Finding the Third Proportional to 193,636 and 424,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,636 and 424,536 is: 930,771.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,636 : 424,536 = 424,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,636/424,536 = 424,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,636x = 424,536 × 424,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,636x = 180,230,815,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,230,815,296/193,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,771.22
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