Finding the Third Proportional to 194,616 and 293,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,616 and 293,316 is: 442,071.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,616 : 293,316 = 293,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,616/293,316 = 293,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,616x = 293,316 × 293,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,616x = 86,034,275,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,034,275,856/194,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,071.96
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