Finding the Third Proportional to 192,261 and 406,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,261 and 406,674 is: 860,204.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,261 : 406,674 = 406,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,261/406,674 = 406,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,261x = 406,674 × 406,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,261x = 165,383,742,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,383,742,276/192,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,204.32
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