Finding the Third Proportional to 192,872 and 415,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,872 and 415,352 is: 894,465.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,872 : 415,352 = 415,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,872/415,352 = 415,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,872x = 415,352 × 415,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,872x = 172,517,283,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,517,283,904/192,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,465.16
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