Finding the Third Proportional to 195,833 and 293,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,833 and 293,007 is: 438,399.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,833 : 293,007 = 293,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,833/293,007 = 293,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,833x = 293,007 × 293,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,833x = 85,853,102,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,853,102,049/195,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,399.57
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