Finding the Third Proportional to 192,932 and 298,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,932 and 298,704 is: 462,463.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,932 : 298,704 = 298,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,932/298,704 = 298,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,932x = 298,704 × 298,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,932x = 89,224,079,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,224,079,616/192,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,463.87
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