Finding the Third Proportional to 194,224 and 423,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,224 and 423,753 is: 924,533.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,224 : 423,753 = 423,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,224/423,753 = 423,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,224x = 423,753 × 423,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,224x = 179,566,605,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,566,605,009/194,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,533.55
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