Finding the Third Proportional to 192,292 and 263,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,292 and 263,810 is: 361,927.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,292 : 263,810 = 263,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,292/263,810 = 263,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,292x = 263,810 × 263,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,292x = 69,595,716,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,595,716,100/192,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,927.26
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