Finding the Third Proportional to 192,980 and 293,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,980 and 293,326 is: 445,850.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,980 : 293,326 = 293,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,980/293,326 = 293,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,980x = 293,326 × 293,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,980x = 86,040,142,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,040,142,276/192,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,850.05
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