Finding the Third Proportional to 192,228 and 412,870
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,228 and 412,870 is: 886,767.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,228 : 412,870 = 412,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,228/412,870 = 412,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,228x = 412,870 × 412,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,228x = 170,461,636,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,461,636,900/192,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,767.99
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