Finding the Third Proportional to 196,754 and 295,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,754 and 295,275 is: 443,128.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,754 : 295,275 = 295,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,754/295,275 = 295,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,754x = 295,275 × 295,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,754x = 87,187,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,187,325,625/196,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,128.61
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