Finding the Third Proportional to 194,322 and 422,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,322 and 422,832 is: 920,054.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,322 : 422,832 = 422,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,322/422,832 = 422,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,322x = 422,832 × 422,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,322x = 178,786,900,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,786,900,224/194,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 920,054.86
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