Finding the Third Proportional to 192,818 and 415,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,818 and 415,242 is: 894,241.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,818 : 415,242 = 415,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,818/415,242 = 415,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,818x = 415,242 × 415,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,818x = 172,425,918,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,425,918,564/192,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,241.82
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