Finding the Third Proportional to 194,701 and 284,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,701 and 284,397 is: 415,414.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,701 : 284,397 = 284,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,701/284,397 = 284,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,701x = 284,397 × 284,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,701x = 80,881,653,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,881,653,609/194,701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,414.68
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