Finding the Third Proportional to 192,870 and 430,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,870 and 430,452 is: 960,693.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,870 : 430,452 = 430,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,870/430,452 = 430,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,870x = 430,452 × 430,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,870x = 185,288,924,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,288,924,304/192,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,693.34
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