Finding the Third Proportional to 194,772 and 291,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,772 and 291,375 is: 435,891.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,772 : 291,375 = 291,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,772/291,375 = 291,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,772x = 291,375 × 291,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,772x = 84,899,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,899,390,625/194,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,891.15
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