Finding the Third Proportional to 195,837 and 293,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,837 and 293,013 is: 438,408.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,837 : 293,013 = 293,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,837/293,013 = 293,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,837x = 293,013 × 293,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,837x = 85,856,618,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,856,618,169/195,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,408.57
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