Finding the Third Proportional to 192,474 and 296,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,474 and 296,226 is: 455,904.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,474 : 296,226 = 296,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,474/296,226 = 296,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,474x = 296,226 × 296,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,474x = 87,749,843,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,749,843,076/192,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,904.92
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