Finding the Third Proportional to 192,631 and 255,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,631 and 255,668 is: 339,333.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,631 : 255,668 = 255,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,631/255,668 = 255,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,631x = 255,668 × 255,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,631x = 65,366,126,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,366,126,224/192,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,333.37
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