Finding the Third Proportional to 192,926 and 301,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,926 and 301,737 is: 471,917.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,926 : 301,737 = 301,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,926/301,737 = 301,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,926x = 301,737 × 301,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,926x = 91,045,217,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,045,217,169/192,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,917.82
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