Finding the Third Proportional to 194,022 and 289,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,022 and 289,836 is: 432,965.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,022 : 289,836 = 289,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,022/289,836 = 289,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,022x = 289,836 × 289,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,022x = 84,004,906,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,004,906,896/194,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,965.88
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