Finding the Third Proportional to 192,689 and 296,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,689 and 296,405 is: 455,946.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,689 : 296,405 = 296,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,689/296,405 = 296,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,689x = 296,405 × 296,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,689x = 87,855,924,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,855,924,025/192,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,946.75
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