Finding the Third Proportional to 195,214 and 292,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,214 and 292,052 is: 436,927.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,214 : 292,052 = 292,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,214/292,052 = 292,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,214x = 292,052 × 292,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,214x = 85,294,370,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,294,370,704/195,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,927.53
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