Finding the Third Proportional to 193,638 and 425,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,638 and 425,460 is: 934,817.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,638 : 425,460 = 425,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,638/425,460 = 425,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,638x = 425,460 × 425,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,638x = 181,016,211,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,016,211,600/193,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,817.61
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