Finding the Third Proportional to 194,761 and 294,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,761 and 294,248 is: 444,554.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,761 : 294,248 = 294,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,761/294,248 = 294,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,761x = 294,248 × 294,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,761x = 86,581,885,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,581,885,504/194,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,554.53
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