Finding the Third Proportional to 195,134 and 294,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,134 and 294,238 is: 443,674.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,134 : 294,238 = 294,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,134/294,238 = 294,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,134x = 294,238 × 294,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,134x = 86,576,000,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,576,000,644/195,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,674.61
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