Finding the Third Proportional to 194,764 and 291,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,764 and 291,369 is: 435,891.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,764 : 291,369 = 291,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,764/291,369 = 291,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,764x = 291,369 × 291,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,764x = 84,895,894,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,895,894,161/194,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,891.10
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