Finding the Third Proportional to 194,607 and 418,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,607 and 418,315 is: 899,183.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,607 : 418,315 = 418,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,607/418,315 = 418,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,607x = 418,315 × 418,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,607x = 174,987,439,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,987,439,225/194,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,183.68
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