Finding the Third Proportional to 196,132 and 293,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,132 and 293,934 is: 440,505.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,132 : 293,934 = 293,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,132/293,934 = 293,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,132x = 293,934 × 293,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,132x = 86,397,196,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,397,196,356/196,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,505.36
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