Finding the Third Proportional to 194,942 and 293,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,942 and 293,852 is: 442,947.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,942 : 293,852 = 293,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,942/293,852 = 293,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,942x = 293,852 × 293,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,942x = 86,348,997,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,348,997,904/194,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,947.12
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