Finding the Third Proportional to 192,865.50 and 430,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,865.50 and 430,443 is: 960,675.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,865.50 : 430,443 = 430,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,865.50/430,443 = 430,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,865.50x = 430,443 × 430,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,865.50x = 185,281,176,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,281,176,249/192,865.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,675.58
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