Finding the Third Proportional to 195,842 and 293,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,842 and 293,025 is: 438,433.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,842 : 293,025 = 293,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,842/293,025 = 293,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,842x = 293,025 × 293,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,842x = 85,863,650,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,863,650,625/195,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,433.28
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