Finding the Third Proportional to 194,498 and 418,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,498 and 418,564 is: 900,758.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,498 : 418,564 = 418,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,498/418,564 = 418,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,498x = 418,564 × 418,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,498x = 175,195,822,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,195,822,096/194,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,758.99
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