Finding the Third Proportional to 194,844 and 264,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,844 and 264,042 is: 357,815.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,844 : 264,042 = 264,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,844/264,042 = 264,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,844x = 264,042 × 264,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,844x = 69,718,177,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,718,177,764/194,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,815.37
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