Finding the Third Proportional to 195,860 and 293,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,860 and 293,047 is: 438,458.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,860 : 293,047 = 293,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,860/293,047 = 293,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,860x = 293,047 × 293,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,860x = 85,876,544,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,876,544,209/195,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,458.82
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