Finding the Third Proportional to 194,484 and 291,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,484 and 291,924 is: 438,183.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,484 : 291,924 = 291,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,484/291,924 = 291,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,484x = 291,924 × 291,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,484x = 85,219,621,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,219,621,776/194,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,183.20
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