Finding the Third Proportional to 194,952 and 293,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,952 and 293,868 is: 442,972.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,952 : 293,868 = 293,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,952/293,868 = 293,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,952x = 293,868 × 293,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,952x = 86,358,401,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,358,401,424/194,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,972.64
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