Finding the Third Proportional to 192,216 and 412,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,216 and 412,863 is: 886,793.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,216 : 412,863 = 412,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,216/412,863 = 412,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,216x = 412,863 × 412,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,216x = 170,455,856,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,455,856,769/192,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,793.28
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