Finding the Third Proportional to 194,316 and 292,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,316 and 292,884 is: 441,451.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,316 : 292,884 = 292,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,316/292,884 = 292,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,316x = 292,884 × 292,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,316x = 85,781,037,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,781,037,456/194,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,451.23
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