Finding the Third Proportional to 190,568 and 429,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,568 and 429,692 is: 968,867.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,568 : 429,692 = 429,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,568/429,692 = 429,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,568x = 429,692 × 429,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,568x = 184,635,214,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,635,214,864/190,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,867.88
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