Finding the Third Proportional to 192,476 and 296,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,476 and 296,229 is: 455,909.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,476 : 296,229 = 296,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,476/296,229 = 296,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,476x = 296,229 × 296,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,476x = 87,751,620,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,751,620,441/192,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,909.41
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