Finding the Third Proportional to 192,674 and 255,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,674 and 255,723 is: 339,403.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,674 : 255,723 = 255,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,674/255,723 = 255,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,674x = 255,723 × 255,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,674x = 65,394,252,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,394,252,729/192,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,403.62
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