Finding the Third Proportional to 192,492 and 397,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,492 and 397,188 is: 819,557.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,492 : 397,188 = 397,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,492/397,188 = 397,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,492x = 397,188 × 397,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,492x = 157,758,307,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,758,307,344/192,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,557.73
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