Finding the Third Proportional to 192,730 and 296,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,730 and 296,610 is: 456,480.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,730 : 296,610 = 296,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,730/296,610 = 296,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,730x = 296,610 × 296,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,730x = 87,977,492,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,977,492,100/192,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,480.53
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