Finding the Third Proportional to 194,332 and 295,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,332 and 295,530 is: 449,426.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,332 : 295,530 = 295,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,332/295,530 = 295,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,332x = 295,530 × 295,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,332x = 87,337,980,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,337,980,900/194,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,426.66
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