Finding the Third Proportional to 194,464 and 422,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,464 and 422,128 is: 916,324.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,464 : 422,128 = 422,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,464/422,128 = 422,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,464x = 422,128 × 422,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,464x = 178,192,048,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,192,048,384/194,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,324.09
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