Finding the Third Proportional to 194,304 and 420,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,304 and 420,864 is: 911,594.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,304 : 420,864 = 420,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,304/420,864 = 420,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,304x = 420,864 × 420,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,304x = 177,126,506,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,126,506,496/194,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,594.75
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