Finding the Third Proportional to 194,552 and 423,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,552 and 423,184 is: 920,497.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,552 : 423,184 = 423,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,552/423,184 = 423,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,552x = 423,184 × 423,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,552x = 179,084,697,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,084,697,856/194,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 920,497.85
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