Finding the Third Proportional to 192,762 and 417,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,762 and 417,702 is: 905,131.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,762 : 417,702 = 417,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,762/417,702 = 417,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,762x = 417,702 × 417,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,762x = 174,474,960,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,474,960,804/192,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,131.51
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