Finding the Third Proportional to 194,024 and 424,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,024 and 424,174 is: 927,326.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,024 : 424,174 = 424,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,024/424,174 = 424,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,024x = 424,174 × 424,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,024x = 179,923,582,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,923,582,276/194,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,326.42
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