Finding the Third Proportional to 194,262 and 422,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,262 and 422,706 is: 919,790.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,262 : 422,706 = 422,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,262/422,706 = 422,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,262x = 422,706 × 422,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,262x = 178,680,362,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,680,362,436/194,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,790.60
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