Finding the Third Proportional to 195,330 and 292,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,330 and 292,941 is: 439,330.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,330 : 292,941 = 292,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,330/292,941 = 292,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,330x = 292,941 × 292,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,330x = 85,814,429,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,814,429,481/195,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,330.51
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