Finding the Third Proportional to 192,106 and 308,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,106 and 308,661 is: 495,932.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,106 : 308,661 = 308,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,106/308,661 = 308,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,106x = 308,661 × 308,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,106x = 95,271,612,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,271,612,921/192,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,932.52
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