Finding the Third Proportional to 193,988 and 418,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,988 and 418,558 is: 903,101.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,988 : 418,558 = 418,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,988/418,558 = 418,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,988x = 418,558 × 418,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,988x = 175,190,799,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,190,799,364/193,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,101.22
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