Finding the Third Proportional to 192,842 and 415,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,842 and 415,282 is: 894,302.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,842 : 415,282 = 415,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,842/415,282 = 415,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,842x = 415,282 × 415,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,842x = 172,459,139,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,459,139,524/192,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,302.79
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