Finding the Third Proportional to 195,182 and 291,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,182 and 291,148 is: 434,298.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,182 : 291,148 = 291,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,182/291,148 = 291,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,182x = 291,148 × 291,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,182x = 84,767,157,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,767,157,904/195,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,298.03
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