Finding the Third Proportional to 193,849 and 423,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,849 and 423,702 is: 926,099.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,849 : 423,702 = 423,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,849/423,702 = 423,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,849x = 423,702 × 423,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,849x = 179,523,384,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,523,384,804/193,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926,099.10
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