Finding the Third Proportional to 194,529 and 291,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,529 and 291,793 is: 437,688.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,529 : 291,793 = 291,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,529/291,793 = 291,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,529x = 291,793 × 291,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,529x = 85,143,154,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,143,154,849/194,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,688.75
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