Finding the Third Proportional to 192,894 and 289,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,894 and 289,147 is: 433,429.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,894 : 289,147 = 289,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,894/289,147 = 289,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,894x = 289,147 × 289,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,894x = 83,605,987,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,605,987,609/192,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,429.70
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