Finding the Third Proportional to 194,728 and 294,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,728 and 294,198 is: 444,478.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,728 : 294,198 = 294,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,728/294,198 = 294,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,728x = 294,198 × 294,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,728x = 86,552,463,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,552,463,204/194,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,478.78
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