Finding the Third Proportional to 194,636 and 418,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,636 and 418,374 is: 899,303.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,636 : 418,374 = 418,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,636/418,374 = 418,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,636x = 418,374 × 418,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,636x = 175,036,803,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,036,803,876/194,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,303.33
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