Finding the Third Proportional to 192,894 and 289,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,894 and 289,152 is: 433,444.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,894 : 289,152 = 289,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,894/289,152 = 289,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,894x = 289,152 × 289,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,894x = 83,608,879,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,608,879,104/192,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,444.69
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