Finding the Third Proportional to 192,784 and 296,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,784 and 296,692 is: 456,605.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,784 : 296,692 = 296,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,784/296,692 = 296,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,784x = 296,692 × 296,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,784x = 88,026,142,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,026,142,864/192,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,605.02
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