Finding the Third Proportional to 191,486 and 292,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,486 and 292,413 is: 446,535.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,486 : 292,413 = 292,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,486/292,413 = 292,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,486x = 292,413 × 292,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,486x = 85,505,362,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,505,362,569/191,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,535.84
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