Finding the Third Proportional to 195,556 and 293,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,556 and 293,766 is: 441,297.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,556 : 293,766 = 293,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,556/293,766 = 293,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,556x = 293,766 × 293,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,556x = 86,298,462,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,298,462,756/195,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,297.95
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