Finding the Third Proportional to 192,456 and 288,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,456 and 288,684 is: 433,026
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,456 : 288,684 = 288,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,456/288,684 = 288,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,456x = 288,684 × 288,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,456x = 83,338,451,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,338,451,856/192,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,026
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