Finding the Third Proportional to 195,334 and 292,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,334 and 292,946 is: 439,336.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,334 : 292,946 = 292,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,334/292,946 = 292,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,334x = 292,946 × 292,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,334x = 85,817,358,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,817,358,916/195,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,336.52
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