Finding the Third Proportional to 194,020 and 291,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,020 and 291,752 is: 438,713.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,020 : 291,752 = 291,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,020/291,752 = 291,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,020x = 291,752 × 291,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,020x = 85,119,229,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,119,229,504/194,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,713.69
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