Finding the Third Proportional to 195,046 and 291,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,046 and 291,293 is: 435,033.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,046 : 291,293 = 291,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,046/291,293 = 291,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,046x = 291,293 × 291,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,046x = 84,851,611,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,851,611,849/195,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,033.85
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