Finding the Third Proportional to 192,936 and 296,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,936 and 296,694 is: 456,251.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,936 : 296,694 = 296,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,936/296,694 = 296,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,936x = 296,694 × 296,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,936x = 88,027,329,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,027,329,636/192,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,251.45
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