Finding the Third Proportional to 194,569 and 426,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,569 and 426,043 is: 932,895.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,569 : 426,043 = 426,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,569/426,043 = 426,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,569x = 426,043 × 426,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,569x = 181,512,637,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,512,637,849/194,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,895.98
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