Finding the Third Proportional to 192,510 and 296,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,510 and 296,283 is: 455,995.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,510 : 296,283 = 296,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,510/296,283 = 296,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,510x = 296,283 × 296,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,510x = 87,783,616,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,783,616,089/192,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,995.10
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