Finding the Third Proportional to 192,518 and 299,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,518 and 299,249 is: 465,151.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,518 : 299,249 = 299,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,518/299,249 = 299,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,518x = 299,249 × 299,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,518x = 89,549,964,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,549,964,001/192,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,151.12
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