Finding the Third Proportional to 192,868 and 289,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,868 and 289,111 is: 433,380.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,868 : 289,111 = 289,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,868/289,111 = 289,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,868x = 289,111 × 289,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,868x = 83,585,170,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,585,170,321/192,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,380.19
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