Finding the Third Proportional to 192,579.19 and 429,414.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,579.19 and 429,414.75 is: 957,512.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,579.19 : 429,414.75 = 429,414.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,579.19/429,414.75 = 429,414.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,579.19x = 429,414.75 × 429,414.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,579.19x = 184,397,027,517.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,397,027,517.56/192,579.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,512.75
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