Finding the Third Proportional to 193,788 and 402,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,788 and 402,156 is: 834,568.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,788 : 402,156 = 402,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,788/402,156 = 402,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,788x = 402,156 × 402,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,788x = 161,729,448,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,729,448,336/193,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,568.95
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