Finding the Third Proportional to 192,672 and 296,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,672 and 296,510 is: 456,310.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,672 : 296,510 = 296,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,672/296,510 = 296,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,672x = 296,510 × 296,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,672x = 87,918,180,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,918,180,100/192,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,310.10
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