Finding the Third Proportional to 195,594 and 292,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,594 and 292,662 is: 437,902.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,594 : 292,662 = 292,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,594/292,662 = 292,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,594x = 292,662 × 292,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,594x = 85,651,046,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,651,046,244/195,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,902.22
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