Finding the Third Proportional to 189,978 and 296,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,978 and 296,469 is: 462,652.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,978 : 296,469 = 296,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,978/296,469 = 296,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,978x = 296,469 × 296,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,978x = 87,893,867,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,893,867,961/189,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,652.88
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