Finding the Third Proportional to 195,984 and 294,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,984 and 294,244 is: 441,768.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,984 : 294,244 = 294,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,984/294,244 = 294,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,984x = 294,244 × 294,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,984x = 86,579,531,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,579,531,536/195,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,768.37
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