Finding the Third Proportional to 195,114 and 291,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,114 and 291,835 is: 436,502.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,114 : 291,835 = 291,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,114/291,835 = 291,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,114x = 291,835 × 291,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,114x = 85,167,667,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,167,667,225/195,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,502.08
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