Finding the Third Proportional to 195,588 and 293,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,588 and 293,814 is: 441,369.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,588 : 293,814 = 293,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,588/293,814 = 293,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,588x = 293,814 × 293,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,588x = 86,326,666,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,326,666,596/195,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,369.95
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