Finding the Third Proportional to 194,928 and 293,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,928 and 293,832 is: 442,918.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,928 : 293,832 = 293,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,928/293,832 = 293,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,928x = 293,832 × 293,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,928x = 86,337,244,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,337,244,224/194,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,918.64
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