Finding the Third Proportional to 82,355 and 192,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,355 and 192,567 is: 450,270.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,355 : 192,567 = 192,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,355/192,567 = 192,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,355x = 192,567 × 192,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,355x = 37,082,049,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,082,049,489/82,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,270.77
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