Finding the Third Proportional to 194,233 and 422,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,233 and 422,648 is: 919,675.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,233 : 422,648 = 422,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,233/422,648 = 422,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,233x = 422,648 × 422,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,233x = 178,631,331,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,631,331,904/194,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,675.50
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