Finding the Third Proportional to 189,994 and 296,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,994 and 296,494 is: 462,691.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,994 : 296,494 = 296,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,994/296,494 = 296,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,994x = 296,494 × 296,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,994x = 87,908,692,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,908,692,036/189,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,691.94
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