Finding the Third Proportional to 194,158 and 415,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,158 and 415,309 is: 888,356.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,158 : 415,309 = 415,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,158/415,309 = 415,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,158x = 415,309 × 415,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,158x = 172,481,565,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,481,565,481/194,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,356.73
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