Finding the Third Proportional to 193,782 and 417,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,782 and 417,246 is: 898,402.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,782 : 417,246 = 417,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,782/417,246 = 417,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,782x = 417,246 × 417,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,782x = 174,094,224,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,094,224,516/193,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,402.45
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