Finding the Third Proportional to 192,790 and 408,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,790 and 408,907 is: 867,290.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,790 : 408,907 = 408,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,790/408,907 = 408,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,790x = 408,907 × 408,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,790x = 167,204,934,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,204,934,649/192,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,290.50
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