Finding the Third Proportional to 192,085 and 277,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,085 and 277,506 is: 400,914.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,085 : 277,506 = 277,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,085/277,506 = 277,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,085x = 277,506 × 277,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,085x = 77,009,580,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,009,580,036/192,085 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,914.07
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