Finding the Third Proportional to 195,282 and 292,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,282 and 292,923 is: 439,384.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,282 : 292,923 = 292,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,282/292,923 = 292,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,282x = 292,923 × 292,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,282x = 85,803,883,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,803,883,929/195,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,384.50
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