Finding the Third Proportional to 194,756 and 291,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,756 and 291,356 is: 435,870.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,756 : 291,356 = 291,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,756/291,356 = 291,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,756x = 291,356 × 291,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,756x = 84,888,318,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,888,318,736/194,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,870.11
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