Finding the Third Proportional to 192,484 and 296,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,484 and 296,240 is: 455,924.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,484 : 296,240 = 296,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,484/296,240 = 296,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,484x = 296,240 × 296,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,484x = 87,758,137,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,758,137,600/192,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,924.32
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