Finding the Third Proportional to 195,958 and 293,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,958 and 293,176 is: 438,625.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,958 : 293,176 = 293,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,958/293,176 = 293,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,958x = 293,176 × 293,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,958x = 85,952,166,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,952,166,976/195,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,625.46
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