Finding the Third Proportional to 192,569 and 255,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,569 and 255,578 is: 339,203.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,569 : 255,578 = 255,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,569/255,578 = 255,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,569x = 255,578 × 255,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,569x = 65,320,114,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,320,114,084/192,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,203.68
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