Finding the Third Proportional to 192,505 and 463,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,505 and 463,767 is: 1,117,268.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,505 : 463,767 = 463,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,505/463,767 = 463,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,505x = 463,767 × 463,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,505x = 215,079,830,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,079,830,289/192,505 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,117,268.80
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