Finding the Third Proportional to 194,612 and 291,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,612 and 291,921 is: 437,886.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,612 : 291,921 = 291,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,612/291,921 = 291,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,612x = 291,921 × 291,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,612x = 85,217,870,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,217,870,241/194,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,886.00
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