Finding the Third Proportional to 193,662 and 414,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,662 and 414,972 is: 889,187.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,662 : 414,972 = 414,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,662/414,972 = 414,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,662x = 414,972 × 414,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,662x = 172,201,760,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,201,760,784/193,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,187.14
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