Finding the Third Proportional to 194,260 and 423,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,260 and 423,824 is: 924,672.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,260 : 423,824 = 423,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,260/423,824 = 423,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,260x = 423,824 × 423,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,260x = 179,626,782,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,626,782,976/194,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,672.00
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