Finding the Third Proportional to 194,131 and 397,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,131 and 397,672 is: 814,620.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,131 : 397,672 = 397,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,131/397,672 = 397,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,131x = 397,672 × 397,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,131x = 158,143,019,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,143,019,584/194,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,620.13
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