Finding the Third Proportional to 194,618 and 427,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,618 and 427,549 is: 939,266.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,618 : 427,549 = 427,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,618/427,549 = 427,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,618x = 427,549 × 427,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,618x = 182,798,147,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,798,147,401/194,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,266.40
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