Finding the Third Proportional to 192,600 and 463,990.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,600 and 463,990.50 is: 1,117,794.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,600 : 463,990.50 = 463,990.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,600/463,990.50 = 463,990.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,600x = 463,990.50 × 463,990.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,600x = 215,287,184,090.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,287,184,090.25/192,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,117,794.31
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