Finding the Third Proportional to 194,228 and 423,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,228 and 423,760 is: 924,545.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,228 : 423,760 = 423,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,228/423,760 = 423,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,228x = 423,760 × 423,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,228x = 179,572,537,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,572,537,600/194,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,545.06
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