Finding the Third Proportional to 193,644 and 424,615.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,644 and 424,615.50 is: 931,081.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,644 : 424,615.50 = 424,615.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,644/424,615.50 = 424,615.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,644x = 424,615.50 × 424,615.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,644x = 180,298,322,840.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,298,322,840.25/193,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,081.38
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