Finding the Third Proportional to 195,990 and 293,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,990 and 293,445 is: 439,358.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,990 : 293,445 = 293,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,990/293,445 = 293,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,990x = 293,445 × 293,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,990x = 86,109,968,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,109,968,025/195,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,358.99
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