Finding the Third Proportional to 194,024 and 291,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,024 and 291,758 is: 438,722.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,024 : 291,758 = 291,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,024/291,758 = 291,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,024x = 291,758 × 291,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,024x = 85,122,730,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,122,730,564/194,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,722.69
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