Finding the Third Proportional to 194,852 and 237,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,852 and 237,362 is: 289,146.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,852 : 237,362 = 237,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,852/237,362 = 237,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,852x = 237,362 × 237,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,852x = 56,340,719,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,340,719,044/194,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,146.22
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