Finding the Third Proportional to 192,216 and 417,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,216 and 417,672 is: 907,572.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,216 : 417,672 = 417,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,216/417,672 = 417,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,216x = 417,672 × 417,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,216x = 174,449,899,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,449,899,584/192,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,572.21
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