Finding the Third Proportional to 195,428 and 293,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,428 and 293,014 is: 439,329.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,428 : 293,014 = 293,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,428/293,014 = 293,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,428x = 293,014 × 293,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,428x = 85,857,204,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,857,204,196/195,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,329.08
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