Finding the Third Proportional to 194,640 and 419,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,640 and 419,664 is: 904,839.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,640 : 419,664 = 419,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,640/419,664 = 419,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,640x = 419,664 × 419,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,640x = 176,117,872,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,117,872,896/194,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,839.05
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