Finding the Third Proportional to 194,135 and 415,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,135 and 415,258 is: 888,243.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,135 : 415,258 = 415,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,135/415,258 = 415,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,135x = 415,258 × 415,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,135x = 172,439,206,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,439,206,564/194,135 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,243.78
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