Finding the Third Proportional to 192,269 and 286,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,269 and 286,810 is: 427,837.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,269 : 286,810 = 286,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,269/286,810 = 286,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,269x = 286,810 × 286,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,269x = 82,259,976,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,259,976,100/192,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,837.96
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