Finding the Third Proportional to 194,058 and 291,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,058 and 291,354 is: 437,431.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,058 : 291,354 = 291,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,058/291,354 = 291,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,058x = 291,354 × 291,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,058x = 84,887,153,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,887,153,316/194,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,431.87
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