Finding the Third Proportional to 194,768 and 294,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,768 and 294,258 is: 444,568.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,768 : 294,258 = 294,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,768/294,258 = 294,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,768x = 294,258 × 294,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,768x = 86,587,770,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,587,770,564/194,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,568.77
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