Finding the Third Proportional to 194,404 and 395,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,404 and 395,720 is: 805,509.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,404 : 395,720 = 395,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,404/395,720 = 395,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,404x = 395,720 × 395,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,404x = 156,594,318,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,594,318,400/194,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,509.75
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