Finding the Third Proportional to 195,480 and 293,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,480 and 293,166 is: 439,668.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,480 : 293,166 = 293,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,480/293,166 = 293,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,480x = 293,166 × 293,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,480x = 85,946,303,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,946,303,556/195,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,668.01
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