Finding the Third Proportional to 192,780 and 417,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,780 and 417,734 is: 905,185.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,780 : 417,734 = 417,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,780/417,734 = 417,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,780x = 417,734 × 417,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,780x = 174,501,694,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,501,694,756/192,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,185.68
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