Finding the Third Proportional to 192,596 and 429,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,596 and 429,448 is: 957,577.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,596 : 429,448 = 429,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,596/429,448 = 429,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,596x = 429,448 × 429,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,596x = 184,425,584,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,425,584,704/192,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,577.44
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