Finding the Third Proportional to 192,986 and 418,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,986 and 418,982 is: 909,630.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,986 : 418,982 = 418,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,986/418,982 = 418,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,986x = 418,982 × 418,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,986x = 175,545,916,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,545,916,324/192,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,630.32
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