Finding the Third Proportional to 194,490 and 429,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,490 and 429,804 is: 949,825.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,490 : 429,804 = 429,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,490/429,804 = 429,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,490x = 429,804 × 429,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,490x = 184,731,478,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,731,478,416/194,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,825.07
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