Finding the Third Proportional to 194,044 and 424,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,044 and 424,160 is: 927,169.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,044 : 424,160 = 424,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,044/424,160 = 424,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,044x = 424,160 × 424,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,044x = 179,911,705,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,911,705,600/194,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,169.64
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