Finding the Third Proportional to 192,788 and 417,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,788 and 417,756 is: 905,243.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,788 : 417,756 = 417,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,788/417,756 = 417,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,788x = 417,756 × 417,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,788x = 174,520,075,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,520,075,536/192,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,243.46
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