Finding the Third Proportional to 194,404 and 417,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,404 and 417,752 is: 897,701.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,404 : 417,752 = 417,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,404/417,752 = 417,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,404x = 417,752 × 417,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,404x = 174,516,733,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,516,733,504/194,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,701.35
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