Finding the Third Proportional to 192,213 and 412,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,213 and 412,842 is: 886,716.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,213 : 412,842 = 412,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,213/412,842 = 412,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,213x = 412,842 × 412,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,213x = 170,438,516,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,438,516,964/192,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,716.91
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