Finding the Third Proportional to 192,790 and 288,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,790 and 288,049 is: 430,376.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,790 : 288,049 = 288,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,790/288,049 = 288,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,790x = 288,049 × 288,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,790x = 82,972,226,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,972,226,401/192,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,376.19
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