Finding the Third Proportional to 194,670 and 431,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,670 and 431,613 is: 956,951.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,670 : 431,613 = 431,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,670/431,613 = 431,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,670x = 431,613 × 431,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,670x = 186,289,781,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,289,781,769/194,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,951.67
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