Finding the Third Proportional to 194,750 and 294,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,750 and 294,232 is: 444,531.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,750 : 294,232 = 294,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,750/294,232 = 294,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,750x = 294,232 × 294,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,750x = 86,572,469,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,572,469,824/194,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,531.30
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