Finding the Third Proportional to 188,986 and 292,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,986 and 292,629 is: 453,111.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,986 : 292,629 = 292,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,986/292,629 = 292,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,986x = 292,629 × 292,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,986x = 85,631,731,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,631,731,641/188,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,111.51
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