Finding the Third Proportional to 192,146 and 412,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,146 and 412,724 is: 886,519.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,146 : 412,724 = 412,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,146/412,724 = 412,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,146x = 412,724 × 412,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,146x = 170,341,100,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,341,100,176/192,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,519.11
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