Finding the Third Proportional to 194,252 and 423,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,252 and 423,808 is: 924,640.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,252 : 423,808 = 423,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,252/423,808 = 423,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,252x = 423,808 × 423,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,252x = 179,613,220,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,613,220,864/194,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,640.27
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