Finding the Third Proportional to 193,638 and 421,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,638 and 421,726 is: 918,480.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,638 : 421,726 = 421,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,638/421,726 = 421,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,638x = 421,726 × 421,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,638x = 177,852,819,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,852,819,076/193,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,480.98
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