Finding the Third Proportional to 195,840 and 293,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,840 and 293,022 is: 438,428.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,840 : 293,022 = 293,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,840/293,022 = 293,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,840x = 293,022 × 293,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,840x = 85,861,892,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,861,892,484/195,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,428.78
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