Finding the Third Proportional to 196,130 and 293,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,130 and 293,932 is: 440,503.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,130 : 293,932 = 293,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,130/293,932 = 293,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,130x = 293,932 × 293,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,130x = 86,396,020,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,396,020,624/196,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,503.85
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