Finding the Third Proportional to 192,468 and 277,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,468 and 277,244 is: 399,361.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,468 : 277,244 = 277,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,468/277,244 = 277,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,468x = 277,244 × 277,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,468x = 76,864,235,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,864,235,536/192,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,361.12
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