Finding the Third Proportional to 192,996 and 418,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,996 and 418,996 is: 909,643.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,996 : 418,996 = 418,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,996/418,996 = 418,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,996x = 418,996 × 418,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,996x = 175,557,648,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,557,648,016/192,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,643.97
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