Finding the Third Proportional to 192,944 and 298,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,944 and 298,164 is: 460,764.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,944 : 298,164 = 298,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,944/298,164 = 298,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,944x = 298,164 × 298,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,944x = 88,901,770,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,901,770,896/192,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,764.63
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