Finding the Third Proportional to 192,153 and 273,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,153 and 273,725 is: 389,925.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,153 : 273,725 = 273,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,153/273,725 = 273,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,153x = 273,725 × 273,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,153x = 74,925,375,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,925,375,625/192,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,925.61
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