Finding the Third Proportional to 194,708 and 417,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,708 and 417,604 is: 895,664.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,708 : 417,604 = 417,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,708/417,604 = 417,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,708x = 417,604 × 417,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,708x = 174,393,100,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,393,100,816/194,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,664.79
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