Finding the Third Proportional to 195,286 and 292,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,286 and 292,929 is: 439,393.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,286 : 292,929 = 292,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,286/292,929 = 292,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,286x = 292,929 × 292,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,286x = 85,807,399,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,807,399,041/195,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,393.50
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