Finding the Third Proportional to 194,946 and 294,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,946 and 294,543 is: 445,023.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,946 : 294,543 = 294,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,946/294,543 = 294,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,946x = 294,543 × 294,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,946x = 86,755,578,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,755,578,849/194,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,023.64
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