Finding the Third Proportional to 192,755 and 417,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,755 and 417,688 is: 905,103.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,755 : 417,688 = 417,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,755/417,688 = 417,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,755x = 417,688 × 417,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,755x = 174,463,265,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,463,265,344/192,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,103.71
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