Finding the Third Proportional to 192,764 and 417,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,764 and 417,703 is: 905,126.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,764 : 417,703 = 417,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,764/417,703 = 417,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,764x = 417,703 × 417,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,764x = 174,475,796,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,475,796,209/192,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,126.46
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