Finding the Third Proportional to 194,154 and 290,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,154 and 290,943 is: 435,982.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,154 : 290,943 = 290,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,154/290,943 = 290,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,154x = 290,943 × 290,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,154x = 84,647,829,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,647,829,249/194,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,982.93
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