Finding the Third Proportional to 195,064 and 291,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,064 and 291,320 is: 435,074.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,064 : 291,320 = 291,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,064/291,320 = 291,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,064x = 291,320 × 291,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,064x = 84,867,342,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,867,342,400/195,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,074.35
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