Finding the Third Proportional to 194,808 and 292,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,808 and 292,212 is: 438,318
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,808 : 292,212 = 292,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,808/292,212 = 292,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,808x = 292,212 × 292,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,808x = 85,387,852,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,387,852,944/194,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,318
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