Finding the Third Proportional to 194,807 and 292,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,807 and 292,216 is: 438,332.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,807 : 292,216 = 292,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,807/292,216 = 292,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,807x = 292,216 × 292,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,807x = 85,390,190,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,390,190,656/194,807 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,332.25
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