Finding the Third Proportional to 195,030 and 291,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,030 and 291,258 is: 434,964.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,030 : 291,258 = 291,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,030/291,258 = 291,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,030x = 291,258 × 291,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,030x = 84,831,222,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,831,222,564/195,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,964.99
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