Finding the Third Proportional to 192,844 and 421,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,844 and 421,832 is: 922,726.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,844 : 421,832 = 421,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,844/421,832 = 421,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,844x = 421,832 × 421,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,844x = 177,942,236,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,942,236,224/192,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922,726.33
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