Finding the Third Proportional to 193,689 and 417,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,689 and 417,960 is: 901,912.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,689 : 417,960 = 417,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,689/417,960 = 417,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,689x = 417,960 × 417,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,689x = 174,690,561,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,690,561,600/193,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,912.66
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