Finding the Third Proportional to 192,830 and 295,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,830 and 295,805 is: 453,770.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,830 : 295,805 = 295,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,830/295,805 = 295,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,830x = 295,805 × 295,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,830x = 87,500,598,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,500,598,025/192,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,770.67
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