Finding the Third Proportional to 194,909 and 291,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,909 and 291,567 is: 436,159.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,909 : 291,567 = 291,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,909/291,567 = 291,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,909x = 291,567 × 291,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,909x = 85,011,315,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,011,315,489/194,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,159.00
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