Finding the Third Proportional to 194,052 and 291,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,052 and 291,798 is: 438,779.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,052 : 291,798 = 291,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,052/291,798 = 291,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,052x = 291,798 × 291,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,052x = 85,146,072,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,146,072,804/194,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,779.67
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