Finding the Third Proportional to 192,756 and 296,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,756 and 296,640 is: 456,511.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,756 : 296,640 = 296,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,756/296,640 = 296,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,756x = 296,640 × 296,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,756x = 87,995,289,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,995,289,600/192,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,511.29
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