Finding the Third Proportional to 194,624 and 293,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,624 and 293,328 is: 442,089.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,624 : 293,328 = 293,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,624/293,328 = 293,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,624x = 293,328 × 293,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,624x = 86,041,315,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,041,315,584/194,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,089.96
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