Finding the Third Proportional to 194,564 and 426,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,564 and 426,033 is: 932,876.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,564 : 426,033 = 426,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,564/426,033 = 426,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,564x = 426,033 × 426,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,564x = 181,504,117,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,504,117,089/194,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,876.16
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