Finding the Third Proportional to 192,839 and 298,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,839 and 298,550 is: 462,209.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,839 : 298,550 = 298,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,839/298,550 = 298,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,839x = 298,550 × 298,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,839x = 89,132,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,132,102,500/192,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,209.94
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