Finding the Third Proportional to 192,588 and 417,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,588 and 417,696 is: 905,923.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,588 : 417,696 = 417,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,588/417,696 = 417,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,588x = 417,696 × 417,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,588x = 174,469,948,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,469,948,416/192,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,923.26
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