Finding the Third Proportional to 195,534 and 292,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,534 and 292,434 is: 437,354.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,534 : 292,434 = 292,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,534/292,434 = 292,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,534x = 292,434 × 292,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,534x = 85,517,644,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,517,644,356/195,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,354.34
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