Finding the Third Proportional to 194,188 and 262,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,188 and 262,359 is: 354,461.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,188 : 262,359 = 262,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,188/262,359 = 262,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,188x = 262,359 × 262,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,188x = 68,832,244,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,832,244,881/194,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,461.89
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