Finding the Third Proportional to 194,816 and 292,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,816 and 292,796 is: 440,053.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,816 : 292,796 = 292,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,816/292,796 = 292,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,816x = 292,796 × 292,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,816x = 85,729,497,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,729,497,616/194,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,053.68
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