Finding the Third Proportional to 193,032 and 296,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,032 and 296,856 is: 456,522.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,032 : 296,856 = 296,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,032/296,856 = 296,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,032x = 296,856 × 296,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,032x = 88,123,484,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,123,484,736/193,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,522.67
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