Finding the Third Proportional to 194,850 and 264,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,850 and 264,051 is: 357,828.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,850 : 264,051 = 264,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,850/264,051 = 264,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,850x = 264,051 × 264,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,850x = 69,722,930,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,722,930,601/194,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,828.74
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