Finding the Third Proportional to 194,534 and 291,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,534 and 291,803 is: 437,707.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,534 : 291,803 = 291,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,534/291,803 = 291,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,534x = 291,803 × 291,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,534x = 85,148,990,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,148,990,809/194,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,707.50
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