Finding the Third Proportional to 192,024 and 258,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,024 and 258,504 is: 347,999.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,024 : 258,504 = 258,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,024/258,504 = 258,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,024x = 258,504 × 258,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,024x = 66,824,318,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,824,318,016/192,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,999.82
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