Finding the Third Proportional to 192,974 and 418,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,974 and 418,144 is: 906,051.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,974 : 418,144 = 418,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,974/418,144 = 418,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,974x = 418,144 × 418,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,974x = 174,844,404,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,844,404,736/192,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906,051.62
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