Finding the Third Proportional to 194,656 and 420,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,656 and 420,384 is: 907,871.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,656 : 420,384 = 420,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,656/420,384 = 420,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,656x = 420,384 × 420,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,656x = 176,722,707,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,722,707,456/194,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,871.87
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