Finding the Third Proportional to 194,954 and 293,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,954 and 293,871 is: 442,977.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,954 : 293,871 = 293,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,954/293,871 = 293,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,954x = 293,871 × 293,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,954x = 86,360,164,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,360,164,641/194,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,977.14
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