Finding the Third Proportional to 194,769 and 292,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,769 and 292,274 is: 438,591.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,769 : 292,274 = 292,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,769/292,274 = 292,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,769x = 292,274 × 292,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,769x = 85,424,091,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,424,091,076/194,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,591.82
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