Finding the Third Proportional to 192,500 and 299,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,500 and 299,222 is: 465,110.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,500 : 299,222 = 299,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,500/299,222 = 299,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,500x = 299,222 × 299,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,500x = 89,533,805,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,533,805,284/192,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,110.68
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