Finding the Third Proportional to 194,832 and 264,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,832 and 264,018 is: 357,772.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,832 : 264,018 = 264,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,832/264,018 = 264,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,832x = 264,018 × 264,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,832x = 69,705,504,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,705,504,324/194,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,772.36
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