Finding the Third Proportional to 195,422 and 293,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,422 and 293,651 is: 441,254.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,422 : 293,651 = 293,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,422/293,651 = 293,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,422x = 293,651 × 293,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,422x = 86,230,909,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,230,909,801/195,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,254.87
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