Finding the Third Proportional to 192,180 and 409,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,180 and 409,305 is: 871,737.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,180 : 409,305 = 409,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,180/409,305 = 409,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,180x = 409,305 × 409,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,180x = 167,530,583,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,530,583,025/192,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,737.87
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