Finding the Third Proportional to 196,828 and 295,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,828 and 295,192 is: 442,713.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,828 : 295,192 = 295,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,828/295,192 = 295,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,828x = 295,192 × 295,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,828x = 87,138,316,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,138,316,864/196,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,713.01
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