Finding the Third Proportional to 192,636 and 418,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,636 and 418,644 is: 909,813.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,636 : 418,644 = 418,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,636/418,644 = 418,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,636x = 418,644 × 418,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,636x = 175,262,798,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,262,798,736/192,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,813.32
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