Finding the Third Proportional to 194,030 and 260,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,030 and 260,739 is: 350,383.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,030 : 260,739 = 260,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,030/260,739 = 260,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,030x = 260,739 × 260,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,030x = 67,984,826,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,984,826,121/194,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,383.07
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