Finding the Third Proportional to 193,878 and 415,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,878 and 415,836 is: 891,898.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,878 : 415,836 = 415,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,878/415,836 = 415,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,878x = 415,836 × 415,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,878x = 172,919,578,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,919,578,896/193,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,898.92
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