Finding the Third Proportional to 194,940 and 293,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,940 and 293,850 is: 442,945.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,940 : 293,850 = 293,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,940/293,850 = 293,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,940x = 293,850 × 293,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,940x = 86,347,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,347,822,500/194,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,945.64
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