Finding the Third Proportional to 196,070 and 293,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,070 and 293,322 is: 438,811.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,070 : 293,322 = 293,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,070/293,322 = 293,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,070x = 293,322 × 293,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,070x = 86,037,795,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,037,795,684/196,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,811.63
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