Finding the Third Proportional to 194,220 and 423,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,220 and 423,745 is: 924,517.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,220 : 423,745 = 423,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,220/423,745 = 423,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,220x = 423,745 × 423,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,220x = 179,559,825,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,559,825,025/194,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,517.69
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