Finding the Third Proportional to 194,544 and 291,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,544 and 291,384 is: 436,428.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,544 : 291,384 = 291,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,544/291,384 = 291,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,544x = 291,384 × 291,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,544x = 84,904,635,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,904,635,456/194,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,428.96
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