Finding the Third Proportional to 192,245 and 412,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,245 and 412,908 is: 886,852.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,245 : 412,908 = 412,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,245/412,908 = 412,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,245x = 412,908 × 412,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,245x = 170,493,016,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,493,016,464/192,245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,852.80
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