Finding the Third Proportional to 194,140 and 426,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,140 and 426,348 is: 936,296.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,140 : 426,348 = 426,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,140/426,348 = 426,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,140x = 426,348 × 426,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,140x = 181,772,617,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,772,617,104/194,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,296.58
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