Finding the Third Proportional to 195,280 and 292,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,280 and 292,920 is: 439,380
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,280 : 292,920 = 292,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,280/292,920 = 292,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,280x = 292,920 × 292,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,280x = 85,802,126,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,802,126,400/195,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,380
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