Finding the Third Proportional to 192,091 and 277,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,091 and 277,514 is: 400,924.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,091 : 277,514 = 277,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,091/277,514 = 277,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,091x = 277,514 × 277,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,091x = 77,014,020,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,014,020,196/192,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,924.67
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