Finding the Third Proportional to 194,688 and 418,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,688 and 418,464 is: 899,449.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,688 : 418,464 = 418,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,688/418,464 = 418,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,688x = 418,464 × 418,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,688x = 175,112,119,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,112,119,296/194,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,449.99
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