Finding the Third Proportional to 192,690 and 296,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,690 and 296,550 is: 456,390.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,690 : 296,550 = 296,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,690/296,550 = 296,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,690x = 296,550 × 296,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,690x = 87,941,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,941,902,500/192,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,390.59
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