Finding the Third Proportional to 192,858 and 417,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,858 and 417,792 is: 905,070.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,858 : 417,792 = 417,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,858/417,792 = 417,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,858x = 417,792 × 417,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,858x = 174,550,155,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,550,155,264/192,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,070.86
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