Finding the Third Proportional to 193,838 and 411,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,838 and 411,162 is: 872,141.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,838 : 411,162 = 411,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,838/411,162 = 411,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,838x = 411,162 × 411,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,838x = 169,054,190,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,054,190,244/193,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,141.63
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