Finding the Third Proportional to 192,786 and 417,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,786 and 417,753 is: 905,239.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,786 : 417,753 = 417,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,786/417,753 = 417,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,786x = 417,753 × 417,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,786x = 174,517,569,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,517,569,009/192,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,239.85
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