Finding the Third Proportional to 192,834 and 298,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,834 and 298,542 is: 462,197.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,834 : 298,542 = 298,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,834/298,542 = 298,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,834x = 298,542 × 298,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,834x = 89,127,325,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,127,325,764/192,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,197.15
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