Finding the Third Proportional to 192,828 and 295,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,828 and 295,802 is: 453,766.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,828 : 295,802 = 295,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,828/295,802 = 295,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,828x = 295,802 × 295,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,828x = 87,498,823,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,498,823,204/192,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,766.17
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