Finding the Third Proportional to 194,718 and 418,521
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,718 and 418,521 is: 899,556.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,718 : 418,521 = 418,521 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,718/418,521 = 418,521/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,718x = 418,521 × 418,521 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,718x = 175,159,827,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,159,827,441/194,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,556.42
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