Finding the Third Proportional to 192,196 and 420,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,196 and 420,591 is: 920,397.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,196 : 420,591 = 420,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,196/420,591 = 420,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,196x = 420,591 × 420,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,196x = 176,896,789,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,896,789,281/192,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 920,397.87
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