Finding the Third Proportional to 194,617 and 419,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,617 and 419,230 is: 903,075.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,617 : 419,230 = 419,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,617/419,230 = 419,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,617x = 419,230 × 419,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,617x = 175,753,792,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,753,792,900/194,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,075.23
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