Finding the Third Proportional to 194,610 and 289,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,610 and 289,119 is: 429,524.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,610 : 289,119 = 289,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,610/289,119 = 289,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,610x = 289,119 × 289,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,610x = 83,589,796,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,589,796,161/194,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,524.67
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