Finding the Third Proportional to 192,462 and 397,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,462 and 397,194 is: 819,710.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,462 : 397,194 = 397,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,462/397,194 = 397,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,462x = 397,194 × 397,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,462x = 157,763,073,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,763,073,636/192,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,710.25
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