Finding the Third Proportional to 192,690 and 255,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,690 and 255,672 is: 339,240.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,690 : 255,672 = 255,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,690/255,672 = 255,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,690x = 255,672 × 255,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,690x = 65,368,171,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,368,171,584/192,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,240.08
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