Finding the Third Proportional to 195,276 and 292,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,276 and 292,914 is: 439,371
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,276 : 292,914 = 292,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,276/292,914 = 292,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,276x = 292,914 × 292,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,276x = 85,798,611,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,798,611,396/195,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,371
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