Finding the Third Proportional to 194,218 and 433,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,218 and 433,633 is: 968,177.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,218 : 433,633 = 433,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,218/433,633 = 433,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,218x = 433,633 × 433,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,218x = 188,037,578,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,037,578,689/194,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,177.92
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