Finding the Third Proportional to 192,904 and 423,157
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,904 and 423,157 is: 928,243.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,904 : 423,157 = 423,157 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,904/423,157 = 423,157/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,904x = 423,157 × 423,157 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,904x = 179,061,846,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,061,846,649/192,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,243.31
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