Finding the Third Proportional to 192,642 and 418,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,642 and 418,656 is: 909,837.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,642 : 418,656 = 418,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,642/418,656 = 418,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,642x = 418,656 × 418,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,642x = 175,272,846,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,272,846,336/192,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,837.14
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