Finding the Third Proportional to 192,882 and 289,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,882 and 289,134 is: 433,417.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,882 : 289,134 = 289,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,882/289,134 = 289,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,882x = 289,134 × 289,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,882x = 83,598,469,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,598,469,956/192,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,417.69
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