Finding the Third Proportional to 195,284 and 292,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,284 and 292,926 is: 439,389
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,284 : 292,926 = 292,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,284/292,926 = 292,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,284x = 292,926 × 292,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,284x = 85,805,641,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,805,641,476/195,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,389
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