Finding the Third Proportional to 195,432 and 293,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,432 and 293,634 is: 441,181.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,432 : 293,634 = 293,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,432/293,634 = 293,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,432x = 293,634 × 293,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,432x = 86,220,925,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,220,925,956/195,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,181.21
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