Finding the Third Proportional to 192,690 and 406,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,690 and 406,153 is: 856,091.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,690 : 406,153 = 406,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,690/406,153 = 406,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,690x = 406,153 × 406,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,690x = 164,960,259,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,960,259,409/192,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,091.44
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