Finding the Third Proportional to 192,814 and 296,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,814 and 296,551 is: 456,100.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,814 : 296,551 = 296,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,814/296,551 = 296,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,814x = 296,551 × 296,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,814x = 87,942,495,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,942,495,601/192,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,100.16
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