Finding the Third Proportional to 194,480 and 424,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,480 and 424,096 is: 924,811.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,480 : 424,096 = 424,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,480/424,096 = 424,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,480x = 424,096 × 424,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,480x = 179,857,417,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,857,417,216/194,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,811.89
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