Finding the Third Proportional to 192,972 and 415,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,972 and 415,476 is: 894,535.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,972 : 415,476 = 415,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,972/415,476 = 415,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,972x = 415,476 × 415,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,972x = 172,620,306,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,620,306,576/192,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,535.51
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