Finding the Third Proportional to 194,748 and 294,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,748 and 294,228 is: 444,523.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,748 : 294,228 = 294,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,748/294,228 = 294,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,748x = 294,228 × 294,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,748x = 86,570,115,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,570,115,984/194,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,523.77
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