Finding the Third Proportional to 194,016 and 291,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,016 and 291,273 is: 437,283.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,016 : 291,273 = 291,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,016/291,273 = 291,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,016x = 291,273 × 291,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,016x = 84,839,960,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,839,960,529/194,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,283.32
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