Finding the Third Proportional to 195,256 and 292,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,256 and 292,112 is: 437,013.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,256 : 292,112 = 292,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,256/292,112 = 292,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,256x = 292,112 × 292,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,256x = 85,329,420,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,329,420,544/195,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,013.05
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