Finding the Third Proportional to 132,292 and 192,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,292 and 192,598 is: 280,394.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,292 : 192,598 = 192,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,292/192,598 = 192,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,292x = 192,598 × 192,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,292x = 37,093,989,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,093,989,604/132,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,394.81
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