Finding the Third Proportional to 195,552 and 293,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,552 and 293,760 is: 441,288.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,552 : 293,760 = 293,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,552/293,760 = 293,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,552x = 293,760 × 293,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,552x = 86,294,937,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,294,937,600/195,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,288.95
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