Finding the Third Proportional to 192,682 and 302,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,682 and 302,655 is: 475,394.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,682 : 302,655 = 302,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,682/302,655 = 302,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,682x = 302,655 × 302,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,682x = 91,600,049,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,600,049,025/192,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,394.95
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