Finding the Third Proportional to 192,278 and 414,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,278 and 414,138 is: 891,991.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,278 : 414,138 = 414,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,278/414,138 = 414,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,278x = 414,138 × 414,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,278x = 171,510,283,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,510,283,044/192,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,991.20
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