Finding the Third Proportional to 192,639 and 255,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,639 and 255,681 is: 339,353.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,639 : 255,681 = 255,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,639/255,681 = 255,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,639x = 255,681 × 255,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,639x = 65,372,773,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,372,773,761/192,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,353.78
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