Finding the Third Proportional to 193,866 and 418,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,866 and 418,284 is: 902,486.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,866 : 418,284 = 418,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,866/418,284 = 418,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,866x = 418,284 × 418,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,866x = 174,961,504,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,961,504,656/193,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,486.79
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