Finding the Third Proportional to 194,067 and 289,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,067 and 289,902 is: 433,062.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,067 : 289,902 = 289,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,067/289,902 = 289,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,067x = 289,902 × 289,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,067x = 84,043,169,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,043,169,604/194,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,062.65
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