Finding the Third Proportional to 194,532 and 402,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,532 and 402,552 is: 833,015.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,532 : 402,552 = 402,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,532/402,552 = 402,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,532x = 402,552 × 402,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,532x = 162,048,112,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,048,112,704/194,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,015.20
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