Finding the Third Proportional to 192,921 and 423,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,921 and 423,192 is: 928,315.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,921 : 423,192 = 423,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,921/423,192 = 423,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,921x = 423,192 × 423,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,921x = 179,091,468,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,091,468,864/192,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,315.06
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