Finding the Third Proportional to 191,496 and 292,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,496 and 292,428 is: 446,558.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,496 : 292,428 = 292,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,496/292,428 = 292,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,496x = 292,428 × 292,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,496x = 85,514,135,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,514,135,184/191,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,558.34
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