Finding the Third Proportional to 194,256 and 422,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,256 and 422,694 is: 919,766.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,256 : 422,694 = 422,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,256/422,694 = 422,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,256x = 422,694 × 422,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,256x = 178,670,217,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,670,217,636/194,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,766.79
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