Finding the Third Proportional to 192,591 and 277,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,591 and 277,410 is: 399,584.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,591 : 277,410 = 277,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,591/277,410 = 277,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,591x = 277,410 × 277,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,591x = 76,956,308,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,956,308,100/192,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,584.13
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