Finding the Third Proportional to 192,138 and 418,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,138 and 418,728 is: 912,537.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,138 : 418,728 = 418,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,138/418,728 = 418,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,138x = 418,728 × 418,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,138x = 175,333,137,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,333,137,984/192,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,537.54
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