Finding the Third Proportional to 196,664 and 295,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,664 and 295,188 is: 443,070.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,664 : 295,188 = 295,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,664/295,188 = 295,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,664x = 295,188 × 295,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,664x = 87,135,955,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,135,955,344/196,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,070.19
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