Finding the Third Proportional to 194,040 and 424,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,040 and 424,152 is: 927,153.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,040 : 424,152 = 424,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,040/424,152 = 424,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,040x = 424,152 × 424,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,040x = 179,904,919,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,904,919,104/194,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,153.78
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