Finding the Third Proportional to 194,928 and 291,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,928 and 291,624 is: 436,287.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,928 : 291,624 = 291,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,928/291,624 = 291,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,928x = 291,624 × 291,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,928x = 85,044,557,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,044,557,376/194,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,287.03
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