Finding the Third Proportional to 194,686 and 422,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,686 and 422,419 is: 916,541.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,686 : 422,419 = 422,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,686/422,419 = 422,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,686x = 422,419 × 422,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,686x = 178,437,811,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,437,811,561/194,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,541.57
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