Finding the Third Proportional to 195,034 and 291,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,034 and 291,264 is: 434,973.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,034 : 291,264 = 291,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,034/291,264 = 291,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,034x = 291,264 × 291,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,034x = 84,834,717,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,834,717,696/195,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,973.99
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