Finding the Third Proportional to 192,664 and 293,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,664 and 293,541 is: 447,236.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,664 : 293,541 = 293,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,664/293,541 = 293,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,664x = 293,541 × 293,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,664x = 86,166,318,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,166,318,681/192,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,236.22
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