Finding the Third Proportional to 190,094 and 294,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,094 and 294,242 is: 455,450.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,094 : 294,242 = 294,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,094/294,242 = 294,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,094x = 294,242 × 294,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,094x = 86,578,354,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,578,354,564/190,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,450.22
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