Finding the Third Proportional to 194,859 and 293,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,859 and 293,571 is: 442,288.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,859 : 293,571 = 293,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,859/293,571 = 293,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,859x = 293,571 × 293,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,859x = 86,183,932,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,183,932,041/194,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,288.69
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