Finding the Third Proportional to 192,865 and 395,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,865 and 395,126 is: 809,501.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,865 : 395,126 = 395,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,865/395,126 = 395,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,865x = 395,126 × 395,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,865x = 156,124,555,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,124,555,876/192,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,501.75
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