Finding the Third Proportional to 194,380 and 418,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,380 and 418,282 is: 900,091.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,380 : 418,282 = 418,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,380/418,282 = 418,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,380x = 418,282 × 418,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,380x = 174,959,831,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,959,831,524/194,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,091.74
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