Finding the Third Proportional to 194,112 and 291,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,112 and 291,168 is: 436,752
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,112 : 291,168 = 291,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,112/291,168 = 291,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,112x = 291,168 × 291,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,112x = 84,778,804,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,778,804,224/194,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,752
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