Finding the Third Proportional to 191,488 and 292,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,488 and 292,416 is: 446,540.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,488 : 292,416 = 292,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,488/292,416 = 292,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,488x = 292,416 × 292,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,488x = 85,507,117,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,507,117,056/191,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,540.34
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