Finding the Third Proportional to 194,724 and 295,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,724 and 295,740 is: 449,159.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,724 : 295,740 = 295,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,724/295,740 = 295,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,724x = 295,740 × 295,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,724x = 87,462,147,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,462,147,600/194,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,159.57
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