Finding the Third Proportional to 142,732 and 192,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,732 and 192,258 is: 258,968.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,732 : 192,258 = 192,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,732/192,258 = 192,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,732x = 192,258 × 192,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,732x = 36,963,138,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,963,138,564/142,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,968.83
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