Finding the Third Proportional to 195,042 and 291,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,042 and 291,287 is: 435,024.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,042 : 291,287 = 291,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,042/291,287 = 291,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,042x = 291,287 × 291,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,042x = 84,848,116,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,848,116,369/195,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,024.85
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