Finding the Third Proportional to 192,774 and 417,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,774 and 417,725 is: 905,174.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,774 : 417,725 = 417,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,774/417,725 = 417,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,774x = 417,725 × 417,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,774x = 174,494,175,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,494,175,625/192,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,174.85
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