Finding the Third Proportional to 194,812 and 291,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,812 and 291,433 is: 435,975.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,812 : 291,433 = 291,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,812/291,433 = 291,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,812x = 291,433 × 291,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,812x = 84,933,193,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,933,193,489/194,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,975.16
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