Finding the Third Proportional to 192,672 and 302,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,672 and 302,640 is: 475,372.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,672 : 302,640 = 302,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,672/302,640 = 302,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,672x = 302,640 × 302,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,672x = 91,590,969,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,590,969,600/192,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,372.50
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