Finding the Third Proportional to 194,534 and 402,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,534 and 402,556 is: 833,023.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,534 : 402,556 = 402,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,534/402,556 = 402,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,534x = 402,556 × 402,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,534x = 162,051,333,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,051,333,136/194,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,023.19
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