Finding the Third Proportional to 190,562 and 296,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,562 and 296,724 is: 462,028.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,562 : 296,724 = 296,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,562/296,724 = 296,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,562x = 296,724 × 296,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,562x = 88,045,132,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,045,132,176/190,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,028.80
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