Finding the Third Proportional to 193,887 and 415,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,887 and 415,854 is: 891,934.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,887 : 415,854 = 415,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,887/415,854 = 415,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,887x = 415,854 × 415,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,887x = 172,934,549,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,934,549,316/193,887 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,934.73
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