Finding the Third Proportional to 191,688 and 294,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,688 and 294,230 is: 451,626.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,688 : 294,230 = 294,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,688/294,230 = 294,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,688x = 294,230 × 294,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,688x = 86,571,292,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,571,292,900/191,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,626.04
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