Finding the Third Proportional to 192,006 and 296,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,006 and 296,029 is: 456,408.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,006 : 296,029 = 296,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,006/296,029 = 296,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,006x = 296,029 × 296,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,006x = 87,633,168,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,633,168,841/192,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,408.49
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