Finding the Third Proportional to 196,184 and 294,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,184 and 294,876 is: 443,215.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,184 : 294,876 = 294,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,184/294,876 = 294,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,184x = 294,876 × 294,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,184x = 86,951,855,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,951,855,376/196,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,215.84
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